An Olympic spying scandal has emerged after Canada was caught flying a drone over the Football Ferns’ training session in Saint Etienne, France.
A Canadian support staff member who operated the drone was detained after New Zealand management reported the incident.
The National Olympic Committee (NZOC) has lodged the incident with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) integrity unit and has requested a full review.
The NZOC and New Zealand Football are committed to upholding the integrity and fairness of the Olympic Games and are deeply shocked and disappointed by the incident.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal reported that an average of six drones were intercepted at Olympic sites daily.
Team Canada has issued an apology and is investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The Canadian Olympic Committee stands for fair play and is reviewing the next steps with the IOC, Paris 2024, Canada Soccer, and FIFA.
The teams play their opening match at the Olympics in Saint Etienne.
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