Norway achieved the highest ranking in the final medal table with 18 gold medals and 41 medals overall. The result marked the nation's best performance in both gold and total medals at a Winter Games.
The closing ceremony took place in the Verona Arena, a historic venue in northern Italy. It featured a tribute to Italian music and dance, including a medley of 20th-century pop hits.
The Olympic flag was formally handed over to France, the host nation for the 2030 Winter Games. Events for the 2030 Games will be held in the French Alps and Nice, with speedskating to be staged in a venue yet to be determined.