Exclusion demanded

Whistles and boos for convicted rapist

Steven van de Velde (right) did not take part in the interviews in Paris.(Bild: Luis TATO)

Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde had sex with a child several times as a 19-year-old. His appearance at the Olympic Games caused an emotional stir, and he was booed by half of the fans in front of the Eiffel Tower at the start. The "Krone" knows the shocking details of the case. 

Sunshine, plus the impressive view of the Eiffel Tower so close by - the wave goes through the beach volleyball stadium, the atmosphere is exuberant. And then, shortly after ten o'clock, HE arrives. Has to end his game of hide-and-seek. There is no sign of any major protests, but when Steven van de Velde is finally introduced by the stadium announcer on center court, a short whistling concert ensues, and almost half of the packed stands boo the 29-year-old mercilessly.