Overview

• Van de Velde, convicted of raping a 12-year-old in 2016, is competing in the Paris Olympics.
• His teammate and Dutch officials defend his selection, citing rehabilitation and qualification criteria.
• Victims’ advocacy groups and international athletes criticize the decision as contrary to Olympic ideals.
• The Dutch team has implemented media restrictions on Van de Velde during the Games.
• Australian Olympic chief states that such a conviction would bar any athlete from their team.