The Government of Canada Congratulates its Athletes and Artists for their Performance at the IIIes Jeux de la francophonie
ANTANANAVIRO, September 6, 1997 -- The Honourable Don Boudria, Minister of State and Government House Leader, today applauded the excellent performances of Canadian athletes and artists at the closing ceremonies of the IIIes Jeux de la Francophonie, held at Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar. Minister Boudria represented the Honourable Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage, at these Games.The three Canadian contingents won a total of 55 medals: 15 gold, 16 silver and 24 bronze.
"The Jeux de la Francophonie are, first and foremost, an opportunity for our athletes and artists to distinguish themselves internationally," said Mr. Boudria at the closing ceremonies.
Some 3,000 participants took part in several athletic and cultural competitions such as track and field, boxing, literature and singing. "The cultural facet together with traditional sports events are what makes these Games unique," added Mr. Boudria.
"The Government of Canada praises the people of Madagascar for the exceptionally warm welcome accorded to our artists and athletes. This perception deserves recognition and I know that the people of Madagascar hold a special place in the heart of every Canadian who attended the Madagascar Games," said Mr. Boudria.
The region of the national capital of Canada, Ottawa-Hull, will host the IVes Jeux de la Francophonie. "The region now faces the challenge of hosting the 2001 Games with as much success as those that took place in Madagascar, a challenge that we look forward to achieve," said Mr. Boudria.
Mr. Boudria concluded by inviting the States and Governments of the Francophonie to experience the hospitality of Canadians at the 2001 Games, in Ottawa-Hull.
INFORMATION :
Jacques Lefebvre
Press Secretary
Minister of State and
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
(613) 996-6708
RESULTS:
MEDALS
CANADA
Athletics
200m - Women
Austin LaToya Gold Medal
800m - Women
Kim Vanderhoek Gold Medal
Jean Fletcher Silver Medal
1 500m - Women
Cindy O'Krane Gold Medal
10 000m - Women
Jacki Mota Gold Medal
Tina Connelly Bronze Medal
Heptathlon - Women
Kim Vanderhoek Gold Medal
Shot Put - Women
Georgette Reed Silver Medal
Discus - Women
Georgette Reed Bronze Medal
Javelin - Women
Sandra Taylor Bronze Medal
High Jump - Women
Christina Levingston Silver Medal
Triple Jump - Women
Oral O'Gilvie Silver Medal
Michelle Hastick Bronze Medal
Long Jump - Women
Vanessa Monar-Enweani Gold Medal
800m - Men
Zach Whitemarsh Silver Medal
1 500m - Men
Allan Klassen Silver Medal
3 000m - Men
Graeme Fell Gold Medal
High Jump - Men
Mike Caza Gold Medal
Long Jump - Men
Ran Huget Gold Medal
Mike Laberge Bronze Medal
Hammer Throw - Men
Glenn McAtee Bronze Medal
John Stoikos Bronze Medal
4 X 100m
Canada Bronze Medal
Boxe
(48kg) Domenic Figliomeni Silver Medal
(60kg) Michael Strange Bronze Medal
(71kg) Scott McIntosh Silver Medal
(81kg) Troy Amos Ross Silver Medal
(-91kg) Mark Simmons Silver Medal
(+91kg) Jean-François Bergeron Gold Medal
Judo
(-48kg) Emi Tasaka Bronze Medal
(-56kg) Marie-Josée Morneau Silver Medal
(-61kg) Sophie Roberge Gold Medal
(-66 kg) Linda Kemp Bronze Medal
(-78kg) Robert Hepper Bronze Medal
(-86kg) Patrick Roberge Silver Medal
(-95 kg) William Thompson Silver Medal
Soccer Gold Medal
Concours culturels
Sculpture Joe Fafard Bronze Medal
Singing Mari-Jo Thério Silver Medal
CANADA-QUEBEC
Athletics
Javelin - Women
Isabelle Surprenant Gold Medal
10km - Women
Marina Crivello Bronze Medal
3 000m - Men
Jean-Nicolas Duval Silver Medal
Boxing
(-48kg) Stéphane Ménard Bronze Medal
(-71kg) Maxime Roberge Bronze Medal
(+91kg) Patrice L'Heureux Bronze Medal
Judo
(-71kg) Maxime Roberge Silver Medal
Culture
Storytelling
Michel Faubert Gold Medal
Folk Dance
À pied levé Bronze Medal
Literature
Jean Pierre Girard Bronze Medal
CANADA-NEW-BRUNSWICK
Basketball
Équipe féminine Bronze Medal
Boxing
(-63,5kg) Jody Wheaton Bronze Medal
Judo
(-52kg) Carrie Murray Bronze Medal
(-61kg) Andrée Clément Bronze Medal
Culture
Sculpture
Marie-Hélène Allain Gold Medal
Photography
Ronald Goguen Bronze Medal
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