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Skaters Face Music Rights Challenges Ahead of Olympics

2/6/2026

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Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has approval for three music cuts for Milan Cortina Olympics and needs permission for Pharrell Williams' "Freedom".
Universal Studios has requested Sabate's Minions program and costume details, forcing him to train last year's routine.
Belgium's Loena Hendrickx faced music-approval issues, prompting changes to her program.
ISU president Jae Youl Kim acknowledges music rights complexity, pursuing solutions with major labels for young athletes.

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Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has approval for three music cuts for Milan Cortina Olympics and needs permission for Pharrell Williams' "Freedom".
Universal Studios has requested Sabate's Minions program and costume details, forcing him to train last year's routine.
Belgium's Loena Hendrickx faced music-approval issues, prompting changes to her program.
ISU president Jae Youl Kim acknowledges music rights complexity, pursuing solutions with major labels for young athletes.