During the closing ceremony of the international sporting event, French indie rock band Phoenix took the stage to perform their hit song “Lisztomania.” However, instead of the athletes exiting the stage as requested, they decided to stay and enjoy the music.
Many of the athletes were seen dancing to the music and waving their country's flags, creating a lively and festive atmosphere on stage. While some athletes were milling around, most of them gathered around the band, clearly enjoying the impromptu concert.
It appeared that the organizers made the decision to allow the athletes to stay on stage and have their moment, rather than trying to enforce the original plan of clearing the stage. The scene of athletes dancing and celebrating with the band provided a unique and memorable moment during the closing ceremony.
