Wedding Ring
Italian athlete Gianmarco Tamberi has issued a heartfelt apology to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi, after losing his wedding ring during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris on Friday.
The incident occurred as Tamberi, who is competing in the Games, was waving the Italian flag during the event.
In an emotional Instagram post, Tamberi expressed his remorse, saying, “I’m sorry my love, I’m so sorry.”
He shared photos of both his wife and the lost ring, acknowledging the sentimental value of the piece of jewelry. Tamberi and Chiara have been married since September 2022, making the loss even more poignant.
The 32-year-old high jumper previously made headlines at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics when he famously shared the gold medal in high jump with Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim.
The two athletes decided to end their competition after clearing the 2.37-meter height, marking a memorable moment in Olympic history.
Reflecting on the recent mishap, Tamberi attributed the loss of the wedding ring to “losing too many kilos” and his “irrepressible enthusiasm” during the ceremony.
He explained that the ring slipped off his finger and fell into the Seine River as he celebrated with the Italian flag.
Despite the unfortunate situation, Tamberi found a poetic silver lining in the incident. He remarked, “If it had to happen, if I had to lose this ring, I couldn’t imagine a better place.”
Tamberi suggested that the ring would “remain forever in the riverbed of the city of love,” turning the mishap into a romantic narrative.
Adding a touch of humor, Tamberi proposed that Chiara’s ring should also be thrown into the Seine, suggesting, “[Then] they will be together forever and we will have one more excuse to renew our vows and marry again.”
Chiara responded to her husband’s post with warmth, writing, “Only you could turn this into something romantic.”
Her response underscores the couple’s supportive relationship and their ability to find beauty in an unfortunate situation.
The apology and subsequent reactions from the couple highlight their deep bond and ability to handle adversity with grace and affection.
