Rio de Janeiro: Rains failed to dampen the famous Rio carnival spirit as this Brazilian city bid an emotional farewell to the thousands of athletes of the world in a colourful closing ceremony to bring down curtains on the 31st Olympic Games. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed to mark the official end of the 16-day sporting spectacle where 11,000 athletes from 205 countries participated.

Colourful costumes and spectacular fireworks display light up the Maracana Stadium