Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
According to BBC News, the International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
This sports story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, Olympic and International Weightlifting Federation.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
Key details
- Location
- Ukraine · Europe
- Reported by
- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Russia, Olympic, International Weightlifting Federation
- Section
- Sports
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at BBC NewsSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.
PROFILES: Starshield | The non-state sovereigns
Elon Musk limited Ukraine’s access to the military-grade network of Starlink after Trum pcriticised Kyiv’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine says Starlink restored as attacks continue in Russia and Ukraine
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the US are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi next month.
Russia's attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, are intensifying. DW asked people on the ground what life is like
Russia's attacks on the Ukrainian capital are hitting harder and more frequently, making 2026 one of the long war's bloodiest years for Kyiv.
Pistons lose $200M man Duren for at least two weeks with hamstring strain
Pistons center Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension earlier this month, will be out at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain.
Jarman wins historic second Worlds silver in vault final
Jake Jarman becomes the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals in the World Gymnastics Championships, after winning silver in a…
NFL, NFLPA reviewing how QB Hurts' blood clot diagnosis was handled
The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to review the handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis.
Gaza content creator tells Al Jazeera how much her award win means
Palestinian girl Nisreen Skaik tells Al Jazeera how much winning a Junior Digital Creator Award means.