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ISU officials have launched an investigation after a pair of Chinese figure skaters were seen holding what looked like a replica weapon at a grand prix figure skating event.

Broadcast video showed Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing waiting with a large toy shaped like a rocket labeled “DF-61” as they awaited their scores at the “kiss and cry” zone during the event.

This model represents a recently introduced Chinese-made land-based long-range weapon capable of carrying nuclear weapons, that had been displayed during a national ceremony recently.

Officials is aware that an inappropriate soft toy appears to have been among those tossed onto the rink by spectators after a routine during the competition,” the ISU commented in an emailed statement.

The item was then handled by the skaters after their performance. We regrets this occurrence and will investigate further.”

Ren and Xing finished eighth out of ten teams in the ice dance event, which was won by Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States.