Daiya Seto, the world’s top all-around swimmer, was suspended from competition for the rest of the year for unsportsmanlike conduct after it was reported last month that he had an extramarital affair, according to Japanese media.
“My careless act hurt my precious family and caused trouble and dismay for all my supporters, sponsoring companies and many other people,” Seto said in a reported statement three weeks ago, according to Kyodo News.
Seto reportedly reiterated his regret after the punishment was announced Tuesday.
“How can I apologize?” he said in a statement, according to a Reuters translation.