In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games have been postponed to 2024 due to the ongoing spread of the virus. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the 2026 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan. This news comes as a major blow for the country and its athletes who were looking forward to competing at the highest level.

The key moments in the final highlights of the 2026 Olympics include the opening ceremony on July 23rd, which was attended by over 75 million people worldwide. The event featured performances from some of the most iconic athletes in history, including Simone Biles, Kyukichi Kato, and Usain Bolt.

On July 28th, the men's 100m butterfly final took place, with Michael Phelps setting a new world record in the process. Phelps became the first American male swimmer to win two consecutive gold medals in the Olympics since the late 1990s.

On August 1st, the women's 100m breaststroke final saw Usain Bolt set a new personal best in the process. Bolt had previously won the title three times but this time he defeated his rival Tyson Gay, who also broke the world record.

The closing ceremonies of the 2026 Olympics took place on August 24th, with the opening ceremony taking place on July 23rd. The closing ceremony featured a performance by the Japanese pop band AKB48, who performed a song called "Breathe."

Overall, the 2026 Olympics promises to be a memorable event for all those involved. With the postponement of the games due to the ongoing pandemic, the final moments of the 2026 Olympics will likely be remembered fondly by the athletes, fans, and viewers alike.