
Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi, who proudly carried his nation's flag during the rain-soaked opening ceremony of the Olympics, encountered a moment of panic when he realized he had lost his wedding ring. The unfortunate incident occurred as Tamberi was waving the Italian flag with enthusiasm, only to see his ring slip off and bounce into the River Seine.
Tamberi took to Instagram to express his regret, posting pictures of himself and his wife along with a heartfelt apology. He attributed the loss of his ring to various factors, including the amount of water, weight loss in recent months, and the overwhelming excitement of the moment.