Weightlifting federation picks Russia for world championships, first Olympic body since invasion

The International Weightlifting Federation has selected Russia to host a world championships, marking the first Olympic federation to do so since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This signals a partial normalization of Russia's international sporting isolation, though it remains uncertain whether other federations will follow. The decision carries symbolic weight in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions.

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