Coach Bev Priestman said she will not coach the team's first game against New Zealand after two incidents where people affiliated with Canada's team appeared to fly drones over the opponents' practice sessions.
The Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman said Wednesday that she will not appear at the team's first game against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics , after two incidents where people affiliated with Canada 's team appeared to fly drones over the opponents' practice sessions. Two staff members — Canada 's assistant coach Jasmine Mander and Canada Soccer analyst Joseph Lombardi— were also sent home, the Canadian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.
In the spirit of accountability, I do this with the interests of both teams in mind and to ensure everyone feels that the sportsmanship of this game is upheld.'The Canadians are the defending gold medalists. The COC confirmed Tuesday that a non-accredited member of Canada's soccer team staff was detained by French authorities in Saint-Étienne after a drone was spotted above training.The COC also apologized to the New Zealand Olympic Committee and New Zealand Football.
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