New Zealand surfer Ella Williams has expressed her concern over receiving a Covid-19 vaccination ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Athletes participating in Olympic build-up events have begun to receive their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine, while those remaining in Aotearoa a little longer will be eligible to receive theirs over the coming month.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee has said it will do its best to send a fully-vaccinated team to Tokyo, despite vaccination not being a mandatory requirement for athletes.
"Our absolute commitment is to get as many people vaccinated as we can," CEO Kereyn Smith told 1 NEWS on Friday.
However, Williams has spoken out about her hesitancy to receive a vaccine she believes requires serious consideration for elite athletes.