Convicted rapist booed at first Olympics beach volleyball

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Netherlands' #02 Matthew Immers and Netherlands' #01 Steven Van De Velde celebrate a point in the men's pool B beach volleyball match between Netherlands and Italy during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris on July 28, 2024. Paris, France—Fans booed a Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping an underaged girl as he played his first match at the Paris Olympics, where his controversial selection has put the sport in the spotlight.

When he was introduced individually over the loudspeaker, however, there was a loud chorus of boos from the crowd. “With teams from around the world convening in Paris, many of which include minor athletes, this sends a dangerous message that medals and money mean more than their safety,” she said.

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