Overview
- Pilato said on the Vivavoce podcast that the incident was an error and a childish prank, emphasized that she has apologized, and described the matter as resolved quickly.
- The Italian Swimming Federation’s federal prosecutor imposed the 90‑day suspension, which has now expired, allowing her return to regular training.
- She has relocated to Rome to work with coach Mirko Nozzolillo and is preparing for the European Championships in Paris scheduled for August 10–16, 2026.
- Reports on the Singapore episode say airport surveillance allegedly showed teammate Chiara Tarantino placing perfumes in Pilato’s bag before agents stopped the swimmers, searched them, and seized their passports.
- Pilato said the fallout was emotionally taxing, noted that social media criticism hit hard, and acknowledged missing December’s short‑course Europeans as a consequence.