Paris Olympics: Is Venus Williams Part of Closing Ceremony Instead of Sister Serena Williams? Here’s What We Know
“Have you ever had an unforgettable moment?” was a poll tennis legend Serena Williams raised after her amazing experience at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. While every second of her presence was “truly unforgettable” for her as well as the spectators, it is now time for Venus Williams to take the legacy ahead. As the glorious event is about to end, the authorities dropped surprising updates regarding the star-studded LA28 handover and the closing ceremony.
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The United States is preparing for a big moment, not just to celebrate a massive line of 126 medals but also for the Olympic flag to be handed over to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. This significant event is expected to set the stage for one of the biggest celebrations in Olympic history.
While Serena Williams carried the Olympic Torch in the Paris opening ceremony, it is time she hands over the honor to her sister Venus Williams as she steps into the spotlight to host the LA28 handover segment. The five-time Olympic medalist and tennis champion is announced to be the host of the LA28 Countdown.
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This event will air after the closing ceremony on NBC and Peacock. Venus, known for her legendary tennis career, will guide the audience through a vibrant evening that will be focused on sharing a glimpse of the LA28 Games and the energy of California. The celebration is set to feature behind-the-scenes footage of the LA28 handover and appearances by Olympic legends Carl Lewis, Sugar Ray Leonard, USA Water Polo Hall of Famer Brenda Villa, and Paralympic swimmer and five-time medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson.
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🌟 Exciting news from the Olympics Closing Ceremony in Paris! 🇫🇷 Stars like Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform, with H.E.R. singing the U.S. anthem. Hosted by Venus Williams, the event marks the handover to LA28 Games! 🎤 #OlympicsClosingCeremony https://t.co/7SvkxU6qY3
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“The countdown to LA28 begins with the Paris Closing Ceremony. As we conclude one of the most spectacular Games ever, Paris will hand over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, who gets things started with a powerhouse lineup of musical superstars that will rock the world,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer, and President of NBC Olympics Programming.
Along with Venus, globally renowned artist Snoop Dogg, who is a California native, is also set to add a musical touch to the ceremony. Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Billie Eilish, Grammy-winning group Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Grammy Award-winning artist H.E.R., also born and raised in California, are other famous names to make the evening memorable.
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As these big names look forward to setting the stage on fire, Venus will be the one to guide millions of spectators through the star-studded evening. Along with the update spreading like a fever across all media channels, Venus also made sure to add a glimpse of it on her Instagram profile.
Venus Williams’ Instagram echos the enormous update
While the news channels are abuzz with updates on Venus Williams’ new gig at the Paris Olympics, she made sure to bless her followers with a confirmation. She recently shared a post on Instagram in collaboration with LA28 games’ official page. The post featured a picture of her in an adorable dress with a caption that highlighted her gig at the handover ceremony.
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“5x Olympic medalist, tennis champion, entrepreneur, and now Host of the Countdown to LA28 Party, @venuswilliams is serving it all in the latest on the LA28 Games,” the post caption said. The engagement rate started touching skies, attracting likes and comments from fans and followers. Among the many responses that congratulated her on this victory, one comment was from Katerina Adams, the chairperson of Fed Cup.
“Do your thing V. So proud of you🙌🏽,” she wrote, hyping up for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As the excitement is building across fans and the tennis community, all eyes will be on her during the event.
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