The 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.
Source: IWF
Details: 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.
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The 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.
