Cheating at 2024 Olympics: Canadian spies on soccer team before match with drone
The New Zealand Olympic Committee has filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee after a drone flown by a member of the Canadian women's soccer team flew over a training session.
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has not yet taken place, but a complaint has already been filed. Sports Media Espen It was reported on July 23 that New Zealand had contacted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a drone flew over its territory in Saint-Etienne on July 22. The aircraft was piloted by a Canadian. Non-certified member of the support team » According to the Canadian crew who sought to spy on the New Zealand players from the air during their training.
Canada and New Zealand are scheduled to face each other on Thursday, July 25, in the first match of the women's Olympic tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games.
” Team members immediately reported the incident to police, leading to the arrest of the drone operator, who was identified as a support staff member for the Canadian women's soccer team.The New Zealand Olympic Committee announced
Canadian Olympic team 'shocked'
On the Canadian side, we are stunned. The women's team crew claims they were not informed of this individual's maneuvers.” The Canadian Olympic Committee stands for fair play and we are shocked and disappointed. We sincerely apologize to New Zealand Football, all players involved and the New Zealand Olympic Committee. “We can read in a press release.
The Canadian women's team is the reigning Olympic champion. They are, however, the favorites for Thursday's match at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
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