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

Sky News Wednesday, 14 August 2024 ()
Volleyball player who raped British child admits he nearly quit the OlympicsDutch 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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