Games of la
Francophonie

Photography and Sculpture:
Canada Wins Gold and Silver!

Team Canada excelled in visual arts, winning both gold and silver medals.

October 4, 2009 - The jury of the photography competition, led by Geneviève Ruest, former bronze medallist at the Games in Ottawa–Hull, awarded a gold medal to our candidate Geneviève Thauvette at the results ceremony at the Palais de l’UNESCO last night. “I was so happy, I cried on the podium. Now I can really say that the Games in Lebanon are fantastic!” she said, with one of her trademark laughs. »

Literature Finals : Special Mention

October 4, 2009 - At the award ceremony for the short story competition yesterday, the jury awarded a special mention to two candidates from Canada: Stéphanie Filion of Team Canada and Valérie Forgues of Team Canada–Québec. »

Marie-Ève Dugas : Une athlète qui aime relever des défis

October 4, 2009 - We met Marie-Ève Dugas after her qualifying race for the 100 m hurdles final. Glad to have made it to the final stage, Marie-Ève kindly accepted to answer some questions. »