The Paralympic flame at the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, March 13, 2022. /CFP

A Paralympian's image is seen on a giant screen in the shape of a vinyl record during the closing ceremony. /CFP

The plaques with the names of participating countries. /CFP

Beijing 2022 is seen on the giant screen in the shape of a vinyl record. /CFP

The Paralympic flag is handed over to Milan and Cortina, the hosts of the 2026 Winter Paralympics. /CFP

Fireworks spell "Beijing 2022" in the night sky. /CFP