Dujardin Withdraws from Paris Olympics After Suspension

Decorated British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Olympics and been suspended from all national and international competitions after a video emerged showing her repeatedly whipping a horse during a training session. The video, allegedly filmed four years ago, depicts Dujardin engaging in conduct that violates horse welfare principles. Dujardin has admitted her identity in the video, acknowledged her actions were inappropriate, and expressed deep regret. The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has launched an investigation, and both British Equestrian and British Dressage have imposed similar suspensions. The incident has sparked calls from animal rights groups, like PETA, to ban equestrian events from the Olympics entirely.