It’s no secret athletes have complained about the Olympic Village due to its shoddy facilities. Nevertheless, Luana Alonso, the Paraguayan swimmer, was expelled from the Paris Olympics Village due to her inappropriate behavior, which created a negative environment. According to Daily Mail, the organizers accused her of distracting other Olympians with her clothing style and socializing with other athletes.

The 20-year-old attracts eyeballs whenever she goes out but loses on the competition’s first day. Evidently, she decided to wear her outfits instead of the official jerseys given to her by the Paraguayan team officials. On top of that, she announced her retirement abruptly after failing to qualify for the semi-final of the swimming butterfly heats.

When one goes through the archives, world-class athletes often complain about athletes not giving them the perfect headspace. Golfer Minjee Lee pulled out from the Village exactly due to this. Some athletes prefer to stay focused and the chatting and distractions prove difficult. Therefore, the situation has become tricky for the Paraguayan swimmer.

Luana Alonso kicked out of the Paris Olympics Village

After failing to cross her hurdle, multiple reports emerged she distracted athletes who still competed in the events. The swimmer checked into a hotel in Paris during her stay and certainly enjoyed the city. She posted photographs of high-end boutiques and restaurants for her 600,000+ followers on social media.

Moreover, the Paraguayan Olympic Committee banished her after consultation with the officials. According to reports from Daily Mail, some athletes grumbled about the ‘distraction’ she caused while in the village.

More often, athletes stay at the Olympics to enjoy the fun and frolic around the event. Late-night parties are common during the Games and the entire city bustles with energy. They also want to participate in the closing ceremony, and like the opening ceremony, it is a prominent event at the Paris Olympics. The sudden packing of the athlete showcased the distress it caused the Paraguayan Olympic Committee as they told her to pack her suitcases to a hotel.

Notably, the Paraguayan Olympic chief, Larissa Schaerer, mentioned, “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.”

Like most athletes, she roamed around the streets of Paris. She posted pictures of Mickey Mouse ears in front of the Magic Kingdom Castle, adding other photographs of her stay in Paris on her social media handle. Likewise, Luana Alonso visited the famous Laduree, renowned for its macaroon cakes. Not to mention, she enjoyed some shopping at Yves Saint Laurent’s store and some saw her across the Louis Vitton headquarters. Yet, why retire soon?

Surrendering too soon?

But the distraction of athletes took her place in the Village. In one snap, she clicked a picture with tennis icon Rafael Nadal, who bowed out of the Olympics for the last time. Yet, her retirement from swimming came as a surprise. Still 20, Alonso has untapped potential within herself. She announced her decision on social media about the abrupt retirement from the sport she loved.

“It’s official now! Swimming: thank you for allowing me to dream, you taught me to fight, to try, perseverance, sacrifice, discipline and many more. I gave you part of my life and I don’t change it for anything in the world because I lived the best experiences of my life, you gave me thousands of joys, friends from other countries that I will always carry them in my heart, unique opportunities.”

“It’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon,” stated her post. The swimmer first represented her country at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, when she was 17. Setting the national record for the butterfly event, Luana competed in various competitions like the Youth Olympic Games and World Championships.

As one of the youngest swimmers to take part in the Paris Olympics, we hope she returns to the pool to showcase her talents! What do you think of the decision? Let us know in the comments.