Dutch Volleyball Player Convicted of Rape Competes at Olympics Amid Controversy

Steven van de Velde faces backlash and boos during matches, sparking global debate on his participation.

Van de Velde, convicted of raping a 12-year-old, served 13 months in prison and resumed his volleyball career in 2017.
He has faced loud boos and some cheers during his matches at the Paris Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee stated it defers to national committees for athlete selection.
Commentator Emma Woolf and former marathon champion Paula Radcliffe have faced backlash for their comments supporting Van de Velde.
A petition with over 125,000 signatures calls for Van de Velde's ban from the Olympics.