His presence at the Paris Olympics has prompted anger from the public, including backlash from human rights groups, per reports.
is facing backlash over his past rape conviction as safety concerns escalate at the Paris Olympics , according to The Sun.
Amid the heightened attention surrounding Van de Velde’s presence at this year’s games, where he qualified to represent the Netherlands, he will not reside in the Olympic Village nor will he speak with the media, under the guidance of the Dutch Olympic Committee.Steven van de Velde of the Netherlands during Day 6 of the Beach World Champs Tlaxcala 2023 at Tlaxcala Plaza de Toros on October 11, 2023 in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Last month, the Dutch Olympic Committee defended its decision to select Van de Velde to compete at this year’s Summer Games and said the athlete completed an extensive rehabilitation program.Steven van de Velde of Team Netherlands looks on during a Beach Volleyball training session on Day-1 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Eiffel Tower Stadium on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France.
In the wake of the sexual encounter in 2014, Van de Velde advised the girl, whose identity has not been made public, to get a morning-after pill.Steven van de Velde of the Netherlands competes during the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Vienna 2022 men’s semifinal game against Austria at the Red Bull Beach Arena in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.A warrant was issued for Van de Velde’s arrest after staff at a family planning clinic alerted the girl’s family and the police because of her age.
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