Dear Greek Friends, 　　You have won! 　　You have won, by brilliantly meeting the tough challenge of holding the Games! 　　A warm thank-you to Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, who has led the enthusiastic and extremely competent ATHOC team with great vision and charisma. Thank you also to the Greek public authorities, which have transformed Athens and built an extraordinary urban and sporting heritage. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Games, and above all to the marvelous volunteers who have charmed us with their competence and kindness. 　　These Games were held in peace and brotherhood. These were the Games where it became increasingly difficult to cheat and where clean athletes were better protected. These were the Games where you, the athletes, have touched our hearts by your performances, your joys, and your tears. These Games were unforgettable, dream Games. 　　Athletes, you are role models. When you get home, promote the message of the Games; promote respect for others; and, above all, promote clean sport. Give back to sport what sport has given to you. 　　And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad closed and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in Beijing to celebrate with us there the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. 　　Thank you, Athens! Thank you, Greece! 　　 　　Dear Chinese Friends, 　　Tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. 　　Thank you to the people of China, all the wonderful volunteers and BOCOG! 　　Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the world. Athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees came to these dazzling venues and awed us with their talent. 　　New stars were born. Stars from past Games amazed us again. We shared their joys and their tears, and we marveled at their ability. We will long remember the achievements we witnessed here. 　　As we celebrate the success of these Games, let us together wish the best for the talented athletes who will soon participate in the Paralympic Games. They also inspire us. 　　To the athletes tonight: You were true role models. You have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitive rivals from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home. 　　These were truly exceptionnal Games! 　　And now, in accordance with tradition, I declare the Games of the XXIX Olympiad closed, and I call upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in London to celebrate the Games of the XXX Olympiad. 　　Thank you! --

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