 Rogge thanked Coe and his London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games team , saying that they had done a " superb job " . He said " we are indebted to so many tonight " , thanking the " wonderful volunteers , the much needed heroes of these Games " , as well as the British public and the athletes . Rogge said that the athletes had earned the right to be called ' Olympians ' due to the fair play and graciousness that they had shown , and he looked forward to the Paralympic Games . Rogge concluded by calling the Games " happy and glorious " , before proceeding to close the competition and calling upon the youth of the world to assemble in Rio in 2016 , ending with " Thank you , London ! " . 
