Two female swimming national team members were arrested and humiliated for theft...a lesson-learned opportunity
Sep 01, 2025
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According to Italian media La Gazeta Delo Sport, Benedetta Pilato (20) and Kiara Tarantino (22) of the Italian swimming women's team were once detained in Singapore on charges of theft on the 14th (local time).
The pair competed at the world swimming championships in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, with Pilato winning bronze in the women's 50m breaststroke. After the competition, the two players enjoyed a vacation in Bali, Indonesia, and then traveled through Singapore to return home.
Tarantino reportedly put perfume in Pilato's bag at Singapore's Changi Airport on the 14th.
According to CCTV footage, the two players were seen stealing goods while waiting for a flight with two other players.
Pilato and Tarantino were then arrested at the scene and searched for any additional stolen items.
The two players were taken to a hotel by the Italian embassy, and the investigation into the case was concluded on Wednesday when a court issued a warning and decided to release them.
Pilato, who arrived in Italy on the 20th, expressed his position on the incident on social media.
She had a difficult moment away from home, at a time when she needed rest and mental stability""Indirectly involved in unpleasant episodes handled by Singapore airport authorities "
Also "I didn't intend to act inappropriately, and people who know me know how much I care about the value, fairness and personal honesty of the sport. Fortunately, with the help of local authorities and embassies, the incident ended in a matter of hours without much trouble. But with this experience, we have learned great lessons about prudence, individual responsibility, and the values of those around us"
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
