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Skater's Minions Routine Approved Last Minute at Olympics

2/11/2026

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Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performed at the Milan Winter Olympics with a Minions-inspired program after a music rights dispute.
He feared he could not use the Minions soundtrack, but social media support secured approval just before his performance.
Other skaters, including Russia's Petr Gumennik, also faced last-minute music changes.
Sabate thanked his fans and said he wants to engage with them more.

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Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performed at the Milan Winter Olympics with a Minions-inspired program after a music rights dispute.
He feared he could not use the Minions soundtrack, but social media support secured approval just before his performance.
Other skaters, including Russia's Petr Gumennik, also faced last-minute music changes.
Sabate thanked his fans and said he wants to engage with them more.