There were boos, and mixed feelings amongst the crowd, as 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.

Paris Olympics 2024: Fans boo convicted Dutch child rapist on beach volleyball debut

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to face a huge backlash after allowing Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of child rape in 2016, to compete at the Paris Summer Games.

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

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Paris Olympics 2024: Fans boo convicted Dutch child rapist on beach volleyball debut

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