Overview
- Local reports and witnesses said Abdon Pamich was left without assistance after his torch handoff and reached Piazza dei Signori after the ceremony ended without a stage mention.
- Vicenza’s events assessor Leone Zilio said a minibus was available for torchbearers but Pamich arrived late, and the municipality sent a complaint email to the foundation.
- The Fondazione Milano Cortina stated a shuttle back to the collection point was offered to Pamich as to all torchbearers, which he declined in favor of walking.
- The foundation explained that on-stage recognition at the city celebration is reserved for the final torchbearer who lights the cauldron, with others free to make their own way.
- Members of the Associazione Nazionale Venezia Giulia e Dalmazia drove the 92-year-old Olympic gold medalist to the center, while organizer Dario Zaccariotto called the episode a missed opportunity noted by public affection.