2023 Jeux de la Francophonie
The 2021 Jeux de la Francophonie, also known as IXieme Jeux de la Francophonie (French for 9th Francophone Games), was scheduled to take place in Moncton and Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada in 2021. However, on January 30, 2019, the New Brunswick government cancelled its commitment to host the games due to funding issues.[1] Up to 4,000 athletes and artists were expected to participate.[2][3]
Moncton-Dieppe was awarded the games in April 2016 over bids from Sherbrooke, Quebec and Guadeloupe.[2] [4]
Venues for the games will include Universite de Moncton's Moncton Stadium, and facilities at Mount Allison University and Crandall University.[4] New Brunswick Community College in Dieppe is expected to host the event's cultural activities.[2]
References
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/francophonie-games-province-blaine-higgs-1.4997694
- ^ a b c "Hosting 2021 Francophonie games 'almost a done deal,' says Moncton". CBC News. March 2, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ Canada, Service. "Games of La Francophonie - Canada.ca". www.canada.ca.
- ^ a b "Moncton-Dieppe bid to host 2021 Francophonie Games". CBC News. November 3, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2018.