During the 2024 Giro d’Italia, an incident occurred where a fan pushed Tadej Pogačar while he was riding in the race. Despite this disturbance, no criminal charges were pressed against the fan. However, the individual involved was fined $1000 by the race’s organizing authorities for his behavior. Pogačar, known for his sportsmanship, even commented on the situation, urging leniency as the man was elderly, and asking fans not to cause such disruptions as they can pose significant risks to the riders.