Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:30pm on 28 Jul 2024,Sunday Sports
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was booed at the Paris Olympics due to his past conviction for raping a 12-year-old girl. The 29-year-old was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 but served only 12 months. Van de Velde faced disapproval from the crowd during his debut match against Italy. The Dutch Olympic Committee says he is rehabilitated and deserves his spot, but critics are outraged. He requested not to stay in the Olympic Village or give post-match interviews. Van de Velde left the arena alone after Italy's victory.
