Ukrainian lifters urge boycott of 2030 Worlds in Russia

Ukrainian weightlifters are calling for a boycott of the 2030 World Championships in Russia, citing the invasion and questioning the sport's future. The decision by the International Weightlifting Federation to award Russia the event is a reversal of the post-2022 ban on Russian hosting, and it undermines Ukrainian athletes' Olympic aspirations. The move signals a potential split in international sports governance, with Ukraine and allies likely to pressure federations to reverse the decision.

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