{"id":32573,"date":"2026-10-25T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32573"},"modified":"2026-10-25T17:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T17:24:00","slug":"iwf-announces-2030-world-weightlifting-championship-in-moscow-russia-and-belarus-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32573","title":{"rendered":"IWF announces 2030 World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow, Russia and Belarus return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/>&#13;<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"59.59595959596\">\n                        <?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"???><\/p>\n<h2>2030 World Weightlifting Championship Scheduled for Moscow<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.5.ua\/sport\/chempionat-svitu-z-vazhkoi-atletyky-u-2030-rotsi-vidbudetsia-u-moskvi-iwf-385267.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"fidlink\">5 \u043a\u0430\u043d\u0430\u043b<\/a>: On October 25, 2026, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) officially announced that Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship. This decision follows the IWF\u2019s reversal on the participation status of Russian and Belarusian athletes, granting them full eligibility to compete under the federation&#8217;s banner, ending the previous neutral athlete policy.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Russian athletes were barred from international competitions by the IWF. However, starting June 2026, the federation revised its stance across all weightlifting categories. Initially, young athletes from Russia and Belarus were excluded from the neutral status, but the IWF subsequently reinstated competition rights for all athletes from these nations.<\/p>\n<h2>Official Responses and Implications<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Jose Quinones, IWF Secretary General, commented: &#8220;All bids we received were outstanding, and we are confident the championships hosted in your countries will be highly successful.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The reintegration of Russian and Belarusian weightlifters marks a significant development for the IWF\u2019s global growth strategy. Hosting the 2030 championship in Moscow represents a historic milestone for the sport.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement has sparked mixed reactions within the international sports community, especially among countries that imposed sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes in response to geopolitical tensions. The return of these competitors is expected to influence the competitive landscape and may alter relations between various national federations. Beyond signaling a shift in IWF policy, the Moscow event could play a key role in restoring international sporting ties after a period of exclusion for some nations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/inkorr.com\/en\/iwf-ogolosila-cempionat-svitu-z-vazkoi-atletiki-2030-roku-vidbudetsa-v-moskvi-sportsmeni-rf-ta-bilorusi-povertautsa-do-zmagan-352155\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 2030 World Weightlifting Championship Scheduled for Moscow According to 5 \u043a\u0430\u043d\u0430\u043b: On October 25, 2026, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) officially announced that Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship. 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