Armenian figure skaters to perform to music by Ara Gevorgyan

ArmInfo. The title of the musical accompaniment for Armenian figure skaters Nikita Rakhmanin and Karina Akopova at the 25th Olympic Games has been changed following complaints from the Azerbaijani side. This was reported by The Guardian, citing a conversation with the International Skating  Union (ISU).

The Armenian skaters were scheduled to perform to the composition  "Artsakh" by Ara Gevorgyan. After reviewing the complaint and  discussions with relevant stakeholders, the ISU made the change.

According to the musical registry published by the Union, the piece  to be used for the Armenian skaters' performance is now listed as  "Music by Ara Gevorgyan," without mentioning a specific title.

In its statement, the International Olympic Committee noted that the  use of this composition would introduce a political message into the  Olympic competitions and could violate the principles of the Olympic  Charter, which require the political neutrality of the Games.

Akopova and Rakhmanin will compete in the short program qualification  on February 15. The free skate qualification will take place on  February 16.