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Weightlifting federation gives Russia 2030 world championships

The International Weightlifting Federation awarded Moscow the 2030 championships, the first Olympic federation to do so since the 2022 invasion.

Why it matters

It signals a shift in Russia's sports isolation.

Background

Russia has been barred from many events since 2022.

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