Jeux de la Francophonie 2023

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 has reportedly shrunk its delegation significantly over various concerns. They’re down to six entries in wrestling and couple of artists. Source: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/le-nouveau-brunswick-reduit-la-voilure

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So this edition has only become a bigger mess since the last update I posted. 
 

 will skip the event entirely: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/quebec-is-not-coming

 

 will only send artists, no athletes: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/wallonia-brussels-wont-be-sending-athletes

 

 is likely boycotting for political reasons, though I don’t believe that’s officially been confirmed…

 

The table tennis venue will likely not be ready for the event, but there might be a backup venue available: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/plan-b-for-table-tennis

 

It would seem, as an outside observer, that this gamble by the CIJF has not paid off.

Edited July 3, 2023 by Olympian1010

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 has reportedly withdrawn from athletics and cycling.

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28 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

 has reportedly withdrawn from athletics and cycling.

Not a big cycling nation tbf.  

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53 minutes ago, Grassmarket said:

Not a big cycling nation tbf.  

 withdrawing might actually make the race more interesting, or at least some curious results.

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Registered entires are visible here: https://www.jeux.francophonie.org/content/sportifs-qualifies

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On 7/15/2023 at 8:23 PM, Olympian1010 said:

Registered entires are visible here: https://www.jeux.francophonie.org/content/sportifs-qualifies

Must be incomplete, since no athletes from the home country are mentioned.....

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I will be working at this event for Microplus. Leaving next Monday, I will be back (hopefully ) on August 6th.

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1 hour ago, wamel042 said:

Must be incomplete, since no athletes from the home country are mentioned.....

I definitely think it’s incomplete. Honestly, it’s hard to know who’s attending now given all the withdrawals over safety and venue preparedness concerns.

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 will compete in athletics and cultural competitions. Link: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/democratic-republic-congo/fr/home/actualite/nouveautes.html/content/eda/fr/meta/news/2023/7/21/96853