August 10, 2024 | 10:24am
MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning Filipino-American singer Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, better known as H.E.R., will be performing at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
H.E.R. was tapped to sing the national anthem of the United States as part of the handover from Paris to Los Angeles, which will host the next edition of the Games in 2028.
In announcing H.E.R.’s participation, organizers for the Los Angeles Olympics shared the singer’s customized LA28 emblem, which is “LA” over “28” over the Olympic rings.
The singer’s version shows the “A” replaced by a purple electric guitar with her signature sunglasses in front of the instrument.
After a historic opening ceremony held throughout Paris but mainly along the Seine, the closing ceremony will be held in Stade de France stadium on August 11 (early morning of the 12th in the Philippines).
Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg are also reportedly performing through pre-taped and live performances in Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg has been in Paris as a torch bearer, commentator, and regular spectator at the Games.
Actor Tom Cruise supposedly pre-recorded a motorcycle and skydiving stunt as part of the handover portion of the closing ceremony, while French bands Phoenix and Air will be perform at the ceremony proper.
American Olympians Katie Ledecky, whose medal count is up to 14 after Paris, and Nick Mead will be flag bearers during the handover.
It is Paris’ third time hosting the Olympics after 1900 and 1924, and it will be Los Angeles’ third time as well after 1932 and 1984, though it will be the first time it is hosting the Paralympics.
The Philippines matched its medal tally from Tokyo three years ago with Carlos Yulo winning a historic double gold in gymnastics, while boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas both won bronze medals.
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