The CEO has responded, finally, with an official message on his company’s website. It’s in Polish, but it translates roughly to:
>In connection with the situation that occurred during Kamil Majchrzak’s US Open match, I would like to offer an unequivocal apology to the boy who was wronged, his family, all the fans, and the player himself.
>I made a serious mistake. In the excitement and joy after the victory, I was convinced the tennis player was handing the cap toward me for my sons, who had earlier asked for autographs. That mistaken belief made me reach out instinctively. Today I know I did something that looked like deliberately taking a keepsake from a child. That was not my intention, but it does not change the fact that I hurt the boy and let the fans down.
>The cap has been handed to the boy, and I have apologized to the family. I hope this has at least partially made amends for the harm done.
>I also want to state clearly: neither I, nor my wife, nor my sons have commented on this situation on social media or on any website. We have not used the services of any law firm in this matter. All alleged statements appearing online are not from us.
>For years my wife and I have been involved in helping children and young athletes, but this situation showed me that one moment of inattention can undo years of work and support. This is a painful but necessary lesson in humility for me. Therefore, I will be even more active in initiatives that support children and youth and in efforts against violence and hate.
>I believe that only through actions can I rebuild the trust I have lost.
>Once again, I apologize to everyone I let down.
>Sincerely,
Piotr Szczerek
Translated with AI because I am lazy, but should be accurate enough.
2 comments
The CEO has responded, finally, with an official message on his company’s website. It’s in Polish, but it translates roughly to:
>In connection with the situation that occurred during Kamil Majchrzak’s US Open match, I would like to offer an unequivocal apology to the boy who was wronged, his family, all the fans, and the player himself.
>I made a serious mistake. In the excitement and joy after the victory, I was convinced the tennis player was handing the cap toward me for my sons, who had earlier asked for autographs. That mistaken belief made me reach out instinctively. Today I know I did something that looked like deliberately taking a keepsake from a child. That was not my intention, but it does not change the fact that I hurt the boy and let the fans down.
>The cap has been handed to the boy, and I have apologized to the family. I hope this has at least partially made amends for the harm done.
>I also want to state clearly: neither I, nor my wife, nor my sons have commented on this situation on social media or on any website. We have not used the services of any law firm in this matter. All alleged statements appearing online are not from us.
>For years my wife and I have been involved in helping children and young athletes, but this situation showed me that one moment of inattention can undo years of work and support. This is a painful but necessary lesson in humility for me. Therefore, I will be even more active in initiatives that support children and youth and in efforts against violence and hate.
>I believe that only through actions can I rebuild the trust I have lost.
>Once again, I apologize to everyone I let down.
>Sincerely,
Piotr Szczerek
Translated with AI because I am lazy, but should be accurate enough.
Where’s Luigi when you need him
Comments are closed.