In headlines.. 28 July 2021
The women s Black Sticks look to make it three wins in a row when they face Spain in Pool B from 2-45.
Our sailors are back on the water at Enoshima after three with the men s 470 crew of Paul Snow-Hansen and Daniel Willcox starting their campaign first up after three.
Luuka Jones has the heats of the women s Canoe Slalom with Callum Gilbert to follow in the men s heats.
George Bennett and Paddy Bevin get underway in the men s road cycling time trial.
Tonight the OlyWhites face a crucial final pool match against Romania in the men s football with a draw likely to see them through to the quarter finals.
Tokyo Olympics Day 5 - New Zealanders in action on 28 July
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Comfortable start for NZ rowers in Tokyo
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The New Zealand rowing squad has enjoyed a successful opening day at the Tokyo Olympics with all bar one directly qualifying for the quarter or semi-finals.
Emma Twigg and Jordan Parry both comfortably advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective single sculls events with Twigg winning her heat and Parry finishing second in his. Parry gained selection ahead of two time Olympic champion Mahe Drysdale.
Twigg told
Sky Sport she was pleased to simply be back racing after a year and a half away. It s been a long time coming and it was certainly a bit off a lung buster. certainly a few nerves as the Olympics is a special event but I guess it s a good thing that we experience nerves because you know it means something, she said.