Olympic Committee Removes Photo of Russian Skater Amid Controversy

On October 26, the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games removed a photograph of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva from a post shared on its Instagram account. The image had previously been featured in a message commemorating World Pasta Day, where Valieva was likened to fusilli pasta due to its spiral shape resembling a spring or screw. The post originally highlighted various winter athletes but was later edited to exclude the photograph. No further details about the decision were provided.