Footage has emerged online showing Stephen Curry's family (his mother Sonya, wife Ayesha and their 3-month-old son) leaving the arena after the men's basketball gold medal match between France and the United States at the Games.
Curry's wife, Ayesha, can clearly be heard saying that someone had touched their baby, and she asked them not to. At the same time, Curry's mother, Sonya, began an intense dialogue with French law enforcement.
The reason for the incident is not specified. However, it is most likely that the Curry family was not allowed to get to their car to go to the hotel, as French President Emmanuel Macron was also leaving the stadium at that time. As a result, the police had blocked some streets.
“You could see the panic and worry on Ayesha’s face as she tried to protect the baby and get her family to safety,” said a witness who was in the area. “It was a very tense and chaotic situation.”
The Curry family was eventually able to leave the scene without further incident, according to reports, but the experience left them shaken. “Ayesha and Sonya were visibly upset and frustrated by what happened,” the witness added. “They just wanted to get their family out of there as quickly as possible.”
The incident has sparked discussions about security and crowd control measures in place at major sporting events, particularly when high-profile figures are in attendance. Some have criticized French authorities for not doing enough to protect the Curry family and ensure a smooth exit from the arena.
“As a parent, I can only imagine how scary this must have been for them,” one commenter said. “They are public figures, but they are also a family trying to enjoy a special moment. The authorities have a responsibility to keep them safe, and it’s concerning that they didn’t seem to handle the situation better.”
Curry, who led the United States to the gold medal victory, was not present during the incident, as he had already left the arena to fulfill his media obligations. However, the fallout from the event cast a shadow over Team USA's triumph, with many expressing sympathy for the Curry family and calling for better security measures at future events.
“It’s unfortunate that this kind of thing could happen, especially after such a great achievement,” said one sports analyst. “The Currys deserve to be able to celebrate this moment without having to worry about their safety and that of their child. Hopefully the authorities will learn from this experience and do better next time.”