Paris Olympics 2024: Paraguayan Swimmer Luana Alonso Sent Back Home For Being 'Too Hot To Handle'? Read Truth Here - In Pics
Swimmer Luan Alonso Controversy At Paris Olympics 2024
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Read what we know about the latest controversy related to Paraguan swimmer Luan Alonso.
What Are The Allegation Alonso Has Faced?
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There was no exact point mentioned on why it was or is deemed as "inappropriate" behaviour. Reports however suggest that socialising with other athletes and wearing "skimpy clothing," which allegedly created a distraction for her teammates.
Words Of The Head Of The COP Mission
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Larissa Schaerer, the head of the COP mission, said, “Her presence is creating an inappropriate atmosphere within Team Paraguay. We thank her for proceeding as instructed, as it was of her own free will that she did not spend the night in the Athletes' Village.”
Retirement At Early Age
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Alonso also announced her retirement from swimming, saying that her last race was at the Paris Olympics.
"It's official now! I'm retiring from swimming, thank you all so much for the support! Sorry Paraguay. I only have to thank you!" she posted on social media.
What Is The Truth?
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Luana Alonso has denied all claims that she was expelled from the Paris 2024 Olympics Village for creating an "inappropriate atmosphere."
“I just wanted to clarify that I was never kicked out or expelled from anywhere, please stop spreading false information. I don’t want to make any statement but I’m not going to let lies affect me either,” Alonso wrote on social media.
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