Olympics crowd boos convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde at beach volleyball
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics crowd boos convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde at beach volleyball

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, was greeted by some boos on his Olympic debut in Paris. There was a mixed response for Van de Velde with cheers as well as boos greeting his arrival alongside teammate Matthew Immers for their match against Italian pair Alex Ranghieri and Adrian Carambula. The Dutch Olympic Committee maintain Van de Velde has been successfully rehabilitated and deserves his place in the squad. open image in gallery Steven van de Velde at the start of his match against Italy The International Olympic Committee has faced calls for an investigation into how a convicted child rapist has been allowed to compete at Paris 2024, but insists it has no plans to prevent the Dutchman from competing at the Games.

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Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape says he considered quitting the Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape says he considered quitting the Olympics

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, said Tuesday that he considered quitting the Paris Olympics amid the controversy surrounding his participation. Asked in an interview with Dutch national broadcaster NOS if he thought about quitting, Van de Velde said that he considered it …

Van de Velde considered quitting Olympics due to commotion
4 months, 1 week ago

Van de Velde considered quitting Olympics due to commotion

Dutch News  

Dutch volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who has an English court conviction for child rape, broke down in tears during a press conference in The Hague on Tuesday, when questioned about his experiences at the Olympic games. There was indeed a moment when I thought ‘is it worth it?’.” Throughout the Olympics Van der Velde was followed by the …

Van de Velde considered quitting Olympics due to commotion
4 months, 1 week ago

Van de Velde considered quitting Olympics due to commotion

Dutch News  

Dutch volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who has an English court conviction for child rape, broke down in tears during a press conference in The Hague on Tuesday, when questioned about his experiences at the Olympic games. There was indeed a moment when I thought ‘is it worth it?’.” Throughout the Olympics Van der Velde was followed by the …

Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape, eliminated from Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape, eliminated from Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl in 2016, was eliminated from the Paris Olympics on Sunday night when he and partner Matthew Immers lost to Brazil in straight sets. On match point, with Van de Velde serving and the crowd jeering him, Evandro delivered the winning …

Steven van de Velde, Olympic beach volleyball player convicted of rape, advances to round-of-16
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steven van de Velde, Olympic beach volleyball player convicted of rape, advances to round-of-16

Associated Press  

PARIS — Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde, who was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old girl in England, advanced to the knockout round of the beach volleyball tournament on Friday, even with a loss in the final match of pool play. “We knew before the match we gave everything and we said to each other, ‘Yes, we gave …

Dutch child rapist Steven van de Velde booed by crowd during Paris Olympics Volleyball match
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch child rapist Steven van de Velde booed by crowd during Paris Olympics Volleyball match

Hindustan Times  

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, faced intense backlash from spectators during his first two matches at the Paris Olympic Games. In 2016, Van de Velde pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old British girl he met online, serving 13 months in prison. Van de Velde's presence on the Dutch Olympic team has been a source …

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape is booed again, louder, in second match of Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape is booed again, louder, in second match of Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who served time in prison after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl, won his second match at the Paris Olympics and received an even harsher reaction from the crowd on Wednesday than for his first match. And we’re going to do that.” Van de Velde, 29, served 13 …

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape booed again, louder, loses second match of Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape booed again, louder, loses second match of Olympics

The Independent  

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Convicted rapist of a minor girl represents Dutch voleyball team at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Convicted rapist of a minor girl represents Dutch voleyball team at Paris Olympics

Op India  

In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, a convicted rapist of a minor British girl was allowed to step on the Olympic field and represent his country, the Netherlands, at the mega event. The convicted rapist, Steven Van de Velde, has been kept in a high-security hotel away from the Olympic village Since there is no age …

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape is booed before losing first Olympic match
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape is booed before losing first Olympic match

Associated Press  

PARIS — Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl, received a mixture of boos and applause when he was introduced before losing his opening match on Sunday at the Paris Olympics. Dutch team spokesman John van Vliet said the decision to shelter Van de Velde was …

Paris Olympics: Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Convicted Dutch rapist booed on Olympics beach volleyball debut

India Today  

There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as the Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, a convicted rapist, made his Paris 2024 debut for a game in bright sunshine at the feet of the Eiffel tower on Sunday. His team, however, were unapologetic about van de Velde taking part in the Olympics, saying "the past is …

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape will make his Olympic debut Sunday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape will make his Olympic debut Sunday

Associated Press  

PARIS — Steven Van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England, will make his Olympic debut Sunday when he and teammate Matthew Immers meet Italy on the sand at the Eiffel Tower Stadium. Van de Velde’s presence in Paris has drawn negative attention to the sport …

Paula Radcliffe ‘mortified’ and issues apology for wishing child rapist luck at Olympic Games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paula Radcliffe ‘mortified’ and issues apology for wishing child rapist luck at Olympic Games

The Independent  

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Allowing into the Olympics a Dutch volleyballer convicted of raping a child is a disgrace
5 months ago

Allowing into the Olympics a Dutch volleyballer convicted of raping a child is a disgrace

The Independent  

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Dutch beach volleyball player who served time for rape has qualified for Paris Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch beach volleyball player who served time for rape has qualified for Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics. “I understand that in the run-up to the biggest sporting event in the world, this can attract the attention of international media,” Van de Velde said in a statement posted on the …

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