Tuesday, 9 March 2021
New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic Team sponsor ANZ Bank has developed a Bluetooth wristband which will allow fans to send a "pulse of support" to athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The ANZ Support Band will reportedly be given to athletes ahead of the Games.
Fans will be able to tap their device or send support directly through the New Zealand Team app.
The band worn by the athlete can vibrate when a pulse of support is received, while it will also show them how many pulses of support have been sent.
The ANZ Support Band comes amid uncertainty over the attendance of international spectators to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.