Japan apologises for captive dolphin show during Olympic sailing test run

British sailor Luke Patience calls choice 'embarrassing' for a sport that is supposed to protect marine life

The Japan Sailing Federation has apologised after a dolphin show was held for sailors competing in the World Cup Series, an event that also doubles as a test run for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The competition, organised by a local committee in Enoshima, south of Tokyo, was intended to give the Games' organisers an opportunity to gauge their level of readiness and to allow competitors to familiarise themselves with the course.