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Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who raped a 12-year-old British girl, has qualified for the Paris Olympics despite serving only 12 months of his prison sentence. Van de Velde, now 29, has been allowed to rehabilitate his Olympic career and will be competing in the national pair at the games. His qualification raises ethical concerns for the International Olympic Committee, given the severity of his crime and the requirement for athletes to act as role models. Van de Velde's comeback remains controversial, with his victims and child protection organizations expressing dismay at his lack of remorse and self-pity.
Source: YAHOO