PHOTOS: Asian athletes' memorable moments from Paris Olympics

SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - This year's Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrapped up two and a half weeks of competitions with a spectacular closing ceremony on Sunday.

The quadrennial sporting event, the first in a century in the French capital, presented many impressive moments with various iconic buildings and monuments serving as backdrops and venues for medal-winning feats. In particular, Asia's sporting stars and athletes stole the show with their extraordinary feats.

AJU PRESS has curated a selection of the most memorable highlights featuring Asian athletes from the Olympics.

Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar poses after winning the bronze medal at Stade de France Saint-Denis France on August 10 REUTERS-Yonhap — Qatari track and field star Essa Barshim poses after winning bronze at Stade de France, Saint-Denis in France on Aug. 10, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Hao Liu and Bowen Ji of China react after winning gold in the Mens Canoe Double 500m Final A at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on August 8 REUTERS-Yonhap — Chinese duo Liu Hao (left) and Ji Bowen of China react after winning gold in the men's canoe double 500-meter at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in France on Aug. 8, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Gold medalist Qinwen Zheng of China silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland pose with their medals after the Womens Singles Victory Ceremony at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris on August 3 REUTERS-Yonhap — Zheng Qinwen of China (center), Donna Vekić of Croatia (left) and Iga Świątek of Poland pose with their medals in the women's tennis singles at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on Aug. 3, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Chinas Qinwen Zheng celebrates after winning gold against Croatias Donna Vekic in the Womens Singles Gold Medal Match at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris on August 3 REUTERS-Yonhap — Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen reacts after winning gold in the women's singles at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on Aug. 3, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Japans Miu Hirano competes against Chinas Yingsha Sun during the Womens Team Gold Medal Match in table tennis at South Paris Arena 4 on August 10 REUTERS-Yonhap — Japanese table tennis player Miu Hirano competes in the women's team event at South Paris Arena in France on Aug. 10, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Pakistans Arshad Nadeem celebrates after winning gold in the Mens Javelin Throw Final at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on August 8 REUTERS-Yonhap — Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem reacts after winning gold in the men's javelin throw at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Aug. 8, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Bronze medalists South Koreas Lim Jonghoon L takes a selfie picture with his mobile as he celebrates on the podium with gold medalists Chinas Wang Chuqin rear R and Chinas Sun Yingsha front L silver medalists North Koreas Ri Jong Sik 2nd L and North Koreas Kim Kum Yong C and bronze medallist and teammate South Koreas Shin Yubin rear R at the end of their mixed table tennis doubles competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on July 30 2024 AFP-Yonhap — South Korean table tennis player Lim Jong-hoon (far left) takes a selfie with other athletes from China and North Korea at the South Paris Arena in Paris, France on July 30, 2024. AFP-Yonhap

Yu Ting Lin of Taiwan celebrates winning the Womens 57kg gold medal bout of the Boxing competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros in Paris France on August 10 2024 EPA-Yonhap — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan reacts after winning gold in the women's 57-kg category at Roland Garros in Paris, France on Aug. 10, 2024. EPA-Yonhap

Refugee Teams Manizha Talash known as Talash wears a cape which reads free Afghan women as she competes during the B-Girls Pre-Qualifier Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics August 9 2024 AP-Yonhap — Refugee breaker Manizha Talash, also known as "b-girl Talash," poses wearing a cape which reads "free Afghan women" at La Concorde Urban Park in France on Aug. 9, 2024. AP-Yonhap

South Koreas An Se-young celebrates after defeating Chinas He Bingjiao during their womens singles badminton gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics August 5 2024 AP-Yonhap — Korean badminton player An Se-young reacts after winning gold in the women's singles event at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Aug. 5, 2024. AP-Yonhap

Athletes take a selfie during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis France on August 12 2024 AP-Yonhap — Athletes take a selfie during the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Aug. 12, 2024. AP-Yonhap

Athletes take a selfie during the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France in Saint-Denis France on Aug 11 2024 REUTERS-Yonhap — IOC President Thomas Bach (center) holds the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Aug. 11, 2024. Reuters-Yonhap

Actor Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag on a motorcycle leaving Stade de France for Los Angeles during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Aug 11 2024 UPI-Yonhap — Actor Tom Cruise (center) carries the Olympic flag on a motorcycle leaving Stade de France for Los Angeles during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics in France on Aug. 11, 2024. UPI-Yonhap

Artists perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Aug 11 2024 AP-Yonhap — Dancers perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Aug. 11, 2024. AP-Yonhap

Fireworks light up the sky during the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Aug 11 2024 AFP-Yonhap — Fireworks light up the sky during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on Aug. 11, 2024. AFP-Yonhap

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PHOTOS: Asian athletes' memorable moments from Paris Olympics

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