Rowing New Zealand officials later lodged an official complaint with the world rowing body for continuing the regatta in what were deemed "unrowable" conditions. The Olympic rowing event could face several days of major disruption after high winds today caused the whole programme to be postponed. A day after rowers vented frustration at competing in rough water and strong crosswinds on Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, organisers wasted little time in abandoning racing today. Their races will be pushed back one day as officials set about re-jigging the schedule. The high winds have also affected play in the tennis tournament with matches on the outside courts delayed.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 07, 2016 19:41 UTC