Games of la
Francophonie
From September 27 to October 6, in Beyrouth, Lebanon. Visit the site regularly for the latest news!
1 medalists 
2 medalists 
2 medalists
The Father of Boxing
Sylvain Gagnon has been enjoying coaching for 32 years. He has seen quite a few boxers in his time, including Éric Lucas and Jean Pascal: two athletes who have certainly earned a reputation for themselves. His many years of experience have earned him his nickname, “the father of boxing.” »
Boxing elimination rounds yesterday
The first elimination rounds in boxing went very well for three of our four Canadians who emerged victorious. Joseph Laviolette (54 kg), Alejandro Rynn (60 kg) et Jonathan Quinit (48 kg) will proceed to the next round.
Lebanon at Glance
Mezzé, arak et café turc
Mezzé, arak and Turkish coffee
In Lebanon, everything is an excuse for socializing. Mezzé, the meal that is the basis of the country's culinary tradition, is a perfect example. An assortment of appetizers are served—sometimes in industrial quantities—to make up an entire meal. Some mezzés have included a hundred different courses. Good luck with the dishes!
Tabbouleh, hummus (chickpea purée), olives, baba ganoush (grilled eggplant dip), rice-stuffed vine leaves, kebbé (lamb), brain in lemon sauce, small poultry in pomegranate sauce, grilled fish, chiche taouk (grilled chicken), filled donuts and many other dishes are on the menu.
A typical Lebanese meal can include a series of raw mezzés, followed by cooked mezzés and ice cream, fruit and pastries, all accompanied by arak—an aniseed-flavoured spirit served with water and ice.