The 1997
Jeux de la Francophonie
The Jeux de la Francophonie (Canadian English: ''Francophonie Games''; British English: ''Francophone Games'') are a combination of artistic and sporting events for the Francophonie, mostly French-speaking nations and former colonies of France ...
, also known as ''III
es Jeux de la Francophonie'', (
French
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* Something of, from, or related to France
** French language, which originated in France
** French people, a nation and ethnic group
** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices
Arts and media
* The French (band), ...
for ''Francophone Games'') were held in
Antananarivo
Antananarivo (Malagasy language, Malagasy: ; French language, French: ''Tananarive'', ), also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana (), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known ...
,
Madagascar
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from August 27 to September 6, 1997.
Events
Sports
Cultural
Medals and participation
Total
The following participation nations didn't win any medal.
External links
Medal winners 1997 at jeux.francophonie.org
Medal tables at jeux.francophonie.org
Videoclip about the Games with dates at www.canal-insep.fr
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Sport in Madagascar
Jeux de la Francophonie
Olympics
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Multi-sport events in Madagascar