“It’s an honour to wear the kākahu and be chosen as a flag bearer alongside such a good friend as Zoi. Kiwis in action: Winter Olympics schedule and resultsBoth Sadowski-Synnott and Barclay can recall moments that have shaped their own Olympic experience. “Both Zoi and Ben embody the leadership qualities we value in the New Zealand team. “Having Zoi and Ben lead this team into Milano Cortina 2026 is something we can all be proud of. New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Nicki Nicol congratulated both Sadowski‑Synnott and Barclay on the honour.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 06, 2026 20:33 UTC