New Zealand Does A Fierce Haka After Taking Gold In Women’s Rugby At Olympics
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In a dramatic finale at the Paris Olympics, the New Zealand women’s rugby sevens team clinched the gold medal, triumphing over Canada with a 19-12 victory at the Stade de France. Despite the impressive win, it was what happened after the match that left an indelible mark on the 60,000-plus fans in attendance.
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As the athletes were awarded their medals, many spectators began to leave the stadium. However, those who stayed were treated to a powerful and moving display of cultural pride. The New Zealand team, adorned with their gold medals, performed a haka—a traditional war dance of the Māori people, indigenous to New Zealand.
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