Marco Balich will be creative director for flag handover during closing ceremony in Beijing
The Italian has previously directed the opening and closing ceremonies of several other Olympic Games

FISU flag raised in Lake Placid as Adirondack community prepares to host 2023 Winter Universiade
Following a less than traditional handover in Torino, the FISU flag made its way to Lake Placid where it was raised in anticipation of the 2023 Winter Universiade.

Tokyo Governor Eyes Olympic Task
(ATR) Yuriko Koike says she is ready to receive the Olympic flag at Sunday's closing ceremony.
