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\n\tThe International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has lifted all sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tSource:<\/strong> IWF<\/span><\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n\tDetails:<\/strong> Earlier this year, the IWF eased sanctions on Russia and Belarus by allowing their athletes to compete without restrictions at the youth and junior levels.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n Advertisement:<\/p>\n \n\tThe sanctions have now been lifted across all age categories. At the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships in Batumi, Georgia, Russian athletes competed under a neutral status. They will now be eligible to compete under their national flag at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships, which will be held in China from 27 October to 8 November.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe IWF said the decision was based on recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and recent amendments to the Olympic Charter.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \n\tSupport Ukrainska Pravda on<\/strong> Patreon<\/strong><\/a> to help us keep reporting!<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n
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