Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

The International Weightlifting Federation selected Russia to host a world championships, marking the first Olympic federation to hold such an event in the country since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The decision was made at the federation's recent congress. Russia has been banned from competing under its own flag at Olympic Games and most international sports competitions since the invasion.

• BBC — Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion

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