Di Francisca Initially Criticized Pilato For Her Comments In A Tv Interview

Di Francisca apologizes to Pilato after harsh criticism

Di Francisca initially criticized Pilato for her comments in a TV interview

Di Francisca called Pilato to apologize after realizing the impact of her words

Elisa Di Francisca, a former Olympic fencing champion, has apologized to Benedetta Pilato after criticizing her for her comments in a TV interview. Di Francisca initially said that Pilato "either doesn't understand what she's saying or she's making it up" after the young swimmer spoke about her struggles with mental health.

However, Di Francisca later called Pilato to apologize, saying that she had not intended to cause offense. Di Francisca said that she realized the impact of her words after seeing Pilato's reaction to the criticism. Pilato, who is just 17 years old, broke down in tears after hearing Di Francisca's comments.

Di Francisca's apology has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised her for taking responsibility for her words, while others have criticized her for making such harsh comments in the first place. However, the incident has highlighted the importance of being mindful of the impact of our words, especially when speaking to young people.

In a statement, Di Francisca said that she was "deeply sorry" for her comments. She said that she had not intended to hurt Pilato's feelings and that she understands the importance of mental health. Di Francisca also said that she hopes to learn from her mistake.