Rome, 29 August (LaPresse) – ‘With regard to the news reports concerning Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino, the Italian Swimming Federation emphasises that the incident attributed to them took place outside of federation activities, during a holiday period.’ This was announced in a statement by the FIN, following the incident involving the Italian swimmers in Singapore. ‘The facts have been clarified by the athletes with the local authorities, with the support of the Italian embassy, which was already in contact with the Federation in relation to the World Aquatics Championships held in Singapore from 11 July to 3 August. Condemning the incident, the Italian Swimming Federation reserves the right to carefully evaluate the matter,’ the Italian Swimming Federation further clarified.