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Will Steven van de Velde be expelled from the 2024 Paris Olympics by August 11, 2024?
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Steven van de Velde•British•2024 Paris Olympics•Dutch Olympic•International Olympic Committee•IOC•British Olympic•van de Velde•Olympic•Eiffel Tower Stadium•Matthew Immers
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Convicted Rapist Steven van de Velde, 29, Booed at Paris Olympics Amid Outcry
Jul 28, 2024, 05:31 AM
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old British girl, is competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking widespread backlash. The 29-year-old, sentenced to four years in prison, is being isolated from other athletes and is staying outside the athletes' village for safety reasons. His inclusion in the Dutch Olympic team has led to calls for an investigation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and criticism from various quarters, including British Olympic chiefs. Despite the controversy, van de Velde made his Olympic debut at the Eiffel Tower Stadium with his partner Matthew Immers, during which he was booed by the crowd.
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