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Minions Approved: Figure Skater Cleared ⁢to Perform at⁢ Milan cortina Games

The ⁤Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will see a unique and spirited performance from Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc‍ Guarino Sabate,⁢ after he received ‍final ⁢approval to use a⁤ medley of music from the popular animated film,⁣ Minions, in his short program. The men’s⁢ competition begins⁣ on February ⁣10th at the milan ⁣Cortina Games.

A Last-Minute Clearance

Sabate faced a potential setback last week ⁣when Universal ⁤Studios requested further details regarding his use of⁣ the Minions music and accompanying outfit. He had initially believed he⁤ had the necessary‍ clearances through ClicknClear, a system designed ‍to simplify music licensing for athletic performances.The ⁢request came with only days remaining before the ⁢start of the Olympics, leaving Sabate scrambling to potentially replace his routine.

“Finding⁣ this out last Friday, so close to the biggest competition ⁤of my life, was ⁢incredibly ‍disappointing,” Sabate shared in an Instagram post. “Nevertheless, I will face this challenge head-on and do everything I can to make ⁢the best of ⁢the situation.”

Music Clearance Issues Affecting Multiple Skaters

Sabate is not the only athlete navigating the ⁢complexities of music ‍licensing.⁤ Reigning world ⁤champion ⁢