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Weightlifting federation picks Russia for world championships in first since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation has selected Russia as the country that will host a world championship event. With that choice, it becomes the first Olympic federation to name Russia as the host of a world championship since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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What to know
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The International Weightlifting Federation chose Russia to host a world championship event.
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It is the first Olympic federation to make that choice since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why it matters
The decision is notable as the first selection of Russia as a world championship host by an Olympic federation since the invasion of Ukraine.
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