Simone Biles DEMANDS Steven Van De Velde Be KICKED OUT Of The Olympics | HO
Simone Biles Demands Removal of Convicted Athlete Steven Van Devel from Olympics
Recently, Simone Biles has called for the removal of Steven Van Devel from the Olympics. Steven was found guilty of three counts of inappropriate assault of a 12-year-old British girl in 2014 and was sentenced to four years in prison. Despite this, he is currently competing in volleyball for the Netherlands at the Olympics.
Fans worldwide have been outraged by his selection, demanding his ban from the competition. Both the International Olympic Committee and the Dutch Olympic Committee have faced intense pressure to reconsider Steven’s participation. However, the Olympic Committee ultimately decided that he could compete, citing his rehabilitation and sporting merit.
Steven’s presence at the games has sparked widespread anger and protests from fans, who have been booing him and expressing their disapproval. The Dutch Olympic Committee defends their decision, asserting that Steven deserves his place on the team.
Further inflaming the situation, Steven has refused to address the controversy or express any remorse, leading to more outrage. The Olympics have even granted him special dispensation from media interviews to avoid the backlash.
On July 30th, Simone Biles publicly criticized the decision, commenting under a post about life’s unfairness, “Oh absolutely, we live in a world where convicted abusers can have the chance to be in the Olympics.” Given the nature of Steven’s crimes, it is understandable that Simone and other athletes feel uncomfortable with his presence. Many athletes likely share her sentiments but may be too afraid to speak out.
One fan echoed Simone’s view, stating, “I completely agree with Simone Biles. There is no place for convicted abusers at the Olympics or anywhere else for that matter. It’s disgusting that he’s allowed to compete and represent his country.” Another fan added, “I’m not surprised by Steven Van Devel’s refusal to address the controversy. He clearly doesn’t care about the harm he’s caused, and the Olympics is just protecting him from facing the consequences of his actions.”
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