1989 Jeux de la Francophonie
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The 1989 Jeux de la Francophonie
, also known as Iers Jeux de la Francophonie, (French
for Francophone Games) were held in Casablanca
and Rabat
, Morocco
from July 8 to 22 1989.
Jeux de la Francophonie
The Jeux de la Francophonie are a combination of artistic and sporting events for the Francophonie, mostly French speaking nations, held every four years since 1989, partly as a counterweight to the Commonwealth Games.-Editions:-Sports:There were four sports...
, also known as Iers Jeux de la Francophonie, (French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
for Francophone Games) were held in Casablanca
Casablanca
Casablanca is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Grand Casablanca region.Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port. It is also the biggest city in the Maghreb. The 2004 census recorded a population of 2,949,805 in the prefecture...
and Rabat
Rabat
Rabat , is the capital and third largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco with a population of approximately 650,000...
, Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
from July 8 to 22 1989.
Sports
- Athletics (track and field)Athletics at the 1989 Jeux de la FrancophonieThe results of the athletics competition at the first Jeux de la Francophonie, held in Morocco.-Men's Results:-Women's Results:-References:*...
- Football (soccer) (detailsFootball at the 1989 Jeux de la FrancophonieEach nation brought their under-20 teams to compete in a group and knockout tournament. The top teams and the best second placed team advanced to the knockout stage of the competition. Canada won the tournament after a 4-1 win against the host nation Morocco....
)