Paris Olympics: IOC faces backlash for allowing Steven van de Velde to compete despite child abuse charges

Allowing a convicted child rapist to compete in the Olympics sends the wrong message to abusers and victims of sexual abuse

How does a convicted child rapist end up competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics? The International Olympic Committee is being asked this very question, and folks are demanding an answer. Steven van de Velde, a beach volleyball player representing the Netherlands, was convicted of raping a British 12-year-old girl in 2016. Many are calling this type of inclusion irresponsible and sending the wrong message to abusers and victims of sexual abuse, rep…

Paris Olympics: IOC faces backlash for allowing Steven van de Velde to compete despite child abuse charges

Steven van de Veld, who was convicted of child rape in 2016 over a British 12-year-old girl, has sparked the controversy. According to reports, public unions are threatening to call an investigation against the IOC for allowing the athlete to compete despite having a controversial background.

Why is convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde allowed in Olympics? - National

Steven van de Velde pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old British girl when he was 19, after meeting the minor online and chatting with her for months.

Steven van de Velde, a child rapist, will compete at the Olympics. Remind me again how accusations ruin men's lives?

Steven van de Velde, a child rapist, will compete at the Olympics. Tell me again that accusations ruin men's lives? Lucy Morgan writes for Glamour UK.