Canadian Olympic Committee removes women soccer team’s head coach following drone incident

The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed women’s national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman, according to a press release from the organization.

“Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” the statement read.

“In light of these new revelations, Canada Soccer has made the decision to suspend Women’s National Team Head Coach, Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and until the completion of our recently announced independent external review.”

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