Volleyball player who raped British child admits he nearly quit the Olympics

Credit: Sky News- Published on August 14, 2024

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl, has revealed he considered quitting the Paris Olympics as controversy escalated over his participation.

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