“It was definitely not a normal flight.”However, a New Zealand sporting official who was on board said that while it was “a bit of a party flight” the actions of the athletes were “innocent enough”. READ MORE:* Tokyo Olympics: Organisers probe outdoor drinking party in Olympic village* Tokyo Olympics: Covid-19 expert delivers scathing assessment of Games village* Toyko Games: Jason McKenzie helps focus New Zealand Olympic team“It was all very jovial and light-hearted. Sue Ogrocki/AP The New Zealand Olympic Committee says it is aware some team members “celebrated” on the flight. Another passenger, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said the flight was like “a party bus”. Swimming New Zealand high performance manager Amanda White was seated at the back of the plane with members of the New Zealand swimming and football teams.

Source: Stuff August 03, 2021 17:03 UTC