New Zealand has shared a boat with Uzbekistan, Uganda, Oman, and Pakistan at the Olympic Games opening ceremony along the River Sein.

A New Zealand brigade of 77 athletes and support staff were on board, including a five-strong sailing contingent that made a 775-kilometre trip from their base in Marseille.

NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview day one of competition. 

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New Zealand has shared a boat with Uzbekistan, Uganda, Oman, and Pakistan at the Olympic Games opening ceremony along the River Sein. 
A New Zealand brigade of 77 athletes and support staff were on board, including a five-strong sailing contingent that made a 775-kilometre trip from their base in Marseille. 
NZ Herald Sports Journalist Michael Burgess joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview day one of competition.  
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