On July 22nd, during a training session of New Zealand's female football team held in St Etienne for the upcoming Olympics, an unexpected drone appeared overhead. The incident was swiftly reported to authorities by members associated with Team Canada and led to the detention of the individual responsible for operating the drone - identified as part of the broader Canadian Women's Football support personnel.
Following this event, New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) announced their immediate notification of the International Olympic Committee's integrity unit and received an apology from Team Canada alongside a commitment to conduct further investigations into the matter. The NZOC expressed deep dismay over the incident, emphasizing its dedication to maintaining the purity of competition in the Olympic Games just days before facing Canada in their opening match at Paris 2024.
Simultaneously, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) acknowledged being informed about the drone-related situation and stated that they were examining subsequent actions with relevant international sports organizations including FIFA and the host city of Paris 2024 for future tournaments. The COC expressed their disappointment over the occurrence, extending a sincere apology to New Zealand Football, all affected players, and the NZOC in light of this incident.
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