Canadian Staff Detained for Drone Incident at Olympics

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has apologized after a drone, operated by a member of the Canadian women's soccer team's support staff, was flown over a New Zealand training session ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The incident, which led to the detention of the drone operator by French police, has prompted the removal and return of assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi from the Canadian delegation. Head coach Bev Priestman has voluntarily stepped down from coaching the upcoming match against New Zealand to demonstrate commitment to sportsmanship and integrity. The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has lodged a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and expressed deep disappointment over the incident. Both committees are now reviewing next steps to uphold the integrity of the Games.