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flag Azerbaijan protests Armenia's Olympic skate routine using "Artsakh," calling it political and violating Olympic neutrality.

flag Azerbaijan has protested to the IOC over Armenian figure skaters using the piece "Artsakh" at the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming the term refers to disputed territory recognized as part of Azerbaijan and that its use promotes political and separatist messaging. flag The Azerbaijani NOC argued the performance violates the Olympic Charter’s neutrality principles, undermining the Games’ values of peace, friendship, and impartiality. flag The protest calls for the IOC to prevent political exploitation of the Olympics and uphold sportsmanship, though the IOC has not yet responded.

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