Topic - Steven Van De Velde

“I understand that in the run-up to the biggest sporting event in the world, this can attract the attention of international media,” Van de Velde said in a statement posted on the website of the Netherlands Volleyball Federation.

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We are very much aware that if we bring Steven out here it won’t go about his sport and his performance," he said. “We are here to create an environment for all our athletes in which they can perform well."

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