New Zealand slams Canada at IOC over drone in training

The Canada-New Zealand match on Wednesday (5pm), the first match of Group A – France – in the women's Olympic tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, started a little earlier than expected and in a funny way. In Saint-Etienne. In a press release published on Tuesday, the New Zealand Olympic Committee denounced the drone flying over its football team's training session on July 22.

“Team members immediately reported the incident to police, which led to the arrest of the drone operator, who was identified as a member of the Canadian women’s soccer team’s support staff.” NZOC said. The New Zealand Olympic Committee and New Zealand Football are committed to the integrity and honesty of the Olympic Games and are deeply shocked and disappointed by this incident, which occurred just three days before the teams face each other in the opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Canada apologized

The Canadian Olympic Committee said it had been notified of the incident. “Non-accredited member of the Canada Football Support Team”Adding that “Examining next steps with IOC, Paris 2024, Canada Football and FIFA”. “The Canadian Olympic Committee stands for fair play and we are shocked and disappointed. We deeply apologize to New Zealand Football, all players involved and the New Zealand Olympic Committee.”