Canadian coach Bev Priestman voluntarily withdrew from Thursday’s Olympics women’s soccer opener against New Zealand in Saint-Etienne, France, after two members of her team were caught flying drones over their opponent’s practice session.
The incidents occurred Monday and last Friday. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said the members responsible for the drone have been sent home and that all Canada Soccer staff will undergo mandatory ethics training.
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has since opened proceedings against Canada Soccer, Priestman, and the two COC members involved, Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander.