🏋️♂️ Russia's Weightlifting Federation: 🇷🇺 Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships! They will take place in Moscow in 2030 and serve as a qualifying event for the 2032 Olympic Games. Russia's Weightlifting Federation is the first federation representing an Olympic sport to secure the return of an official top-level competition in an Olympic discipline to the Russian Federation since 2022, following a lengthy hiatus. Hosting rights for the 2030 World Championships were awarded as part of a single strategic package within a major IWF bidding process. Russia’s bid offered the strongest long-term programme, promising a significant boost to weightlifting’s media profile and infrastructure. 🏆 The international community has praised the standard of events hosted in our country and the federation’s work. The World Championships are returning to Russia thanks to cooperation between the Russian Weightlifting Federation, led by Alexander Vinokurov, and the International Weightlifting Federation (#IWF), with support from Russia's Minister of Sports Mikhail Degtyarev. 💬 President of the Russian Weightlifting Federation Alexander Vinokurov: We thank the International Weightlifting Federation for its trust. Russia has all the experience and capabilities needed to host competitions of the highest standard. Moscow has repeatedly hosted major international sporting events and has modern infrastructure. Our task is to deliver a world-class championship and provide the best possible conditions for athletes, coaches and everyone taking part. I am confident that the competition will be a true celebration of weightlifting and a crucial step on the athletes’ journey to the 2032 Olympics. Much work lies ahead, but today we have achieved a truly historic result! 🇷🇺 We look forward to seeing you in Moscow!