MILAN ¨C Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate on Monday said he will not be allowed to use the music from the ¡°Minions¡± film franchise that he has skated to throughout the season at the Milano Cortina Games due to a copyright clearance ?issue.

Guarino Sabate, a six-time Spanish champion set to make his ?Olympic debut, ?said he followed all required procedures and submitted ?the music through the ISU ClicknClear system in August.

¡°Unfortunately, just days before the Olympic inauguration, I was informed that I am no longer permitted to use this program due to copyright clearance issues,¡± he ?posted on social media.

¡°Finding this out last Friday, so close to the biggest competition of my life, was incredibly disappointing. Nevertheless, I will ?face this challenge head-on and do everything I can to make the best of the situation.¡±

Guarino ?Sabate, 26, dressed ?in a yellow t-shirt and blue overalls during ?his performance to resemble the popular animated characters. The ¡°Minions¡± ?franchise ?is owned by Illumination, which is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures.

Guarino Sabate said he chose the music to bring joy and a playful style to the ice and show that ¡°skating as a male Olympic figure skater can be fun.¡±

¡°To my fans: I wish I had better news, but I¡¯m grateful beyond words for your support this season,¡± he said.

¡°I promise to step on the ice with ?everything ?I have and deliver programs that both you and I can be proud of.¡±

The International Skating Union said it is aware of the situation.

¡°As soon as we have more details on this specific case, we will share them as appropriate,¡± it said in a statement. ¡°Copyright clearances can represent a challenge ?for all artistic sports.

¡°While the ISU does not have a contractual relationship with ClicknClear, we continue to work collaboratively with rights clearance stakeholders to ensure that thrilling performances can be accompanied by stirring music.¡±