Steinar Hoen, the director of the Bislett Games, publicly apologized after unintentionally disclosing Swedish pole vault champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis' wedding plans. In an interview, Hoen mentioned that Duplantis would not participate in the Bislett Games because he planned to get married in Cannes the weekend following the event. Hoen's comments, made to NTB earlier in the week, were intended to explain Duplantis' absence but instead led to unintended revelations about the athlete's private life.

Duplantis expressed his surprise and disappointment regarding the disclosure, noting that he was unaware that his wedding plans were supposed to be kept confidential. He described Hoen's comments as strange and emphasized that he did not harbor any anger towards Hoen for the mix-up. The wedding is scheduled to take place shortly after the upcoming Diamond League meet in Stockholm, which adds to the stakes for Duplantis as he prepares for a busy competitive schedule.

The incident raises questions about the boundaries of personal privacy for public figures like Duplantis, especially in the context of sporting events where media scrutiny is intense. The apology by Hoen highlights the challenges sports executives face in balancing transparency with respect for athletes' personal lives. As the wedding approaches, all eyes will be on Duplantis, not just for his performance on the field but also regarding his upcoming nuptials.