The Beijing Winter Olympics closed on Sunday with a spectacular ceremony featuring fireworks, music, and cultural performances. However, the Games were overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and political boycotts by several Western countries..
In his closing remarks, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach called for peace and unity, saying that the Olympics should be a force for good in the world. However, his words were met with skepticism by some observers, who argued that the IOC had failed to adequately address the human rights abuses in China and its support for the Russian government..
The closing ceremony also featured a performance by Chinese pianist Lang Lang, who played a piece titled .
