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Kiaan Watts claims he punched rival after being spat in face

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts says he punched Marijn Maas during a race in the Netherlands after the Dutch rider spat in his face. Watts also revealed he has faced severe online abuse following the incident in March.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 21 Oct, 10:30am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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    Cycling: Kiaan Watts reveals online abuse after punching rival who spat in his face (opens in new tab)

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    Kiaan Watts claims he punched rival rider after being spat in the face (opens in new tab)