World Weightlifting Championship 2030 will be held in Russia
Russia will host international competitions in Olympic sports for the first time since 2022 - Moscow is officially approved as the venue for the World Weightlifting Championships in 2030. This is a precedent for national sport. The Russian Weightlifting Federation (FTAR) was the first to return an official tournament of this level to the country after a long break.
Sanctions against Russian sports are a thing of the past. Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships.
The Russian Weightlifting Federation (FTAR) was the first to return an official Olympic tournament to the country after a long hiatus. The decision was made by the Executive Committee of the International Weightlifting Federation. The high level of organization of sports events, as well as the professional work of the FTAR team, were highly appreciated by the sports community. For the first time since 1983, the capital of Russia will again gather the strongest weightlifters of the planet.
The World Cup is held annually. In 2030, it will be the first qualifying start for the 2032 Olympic Games. Acceptance of applications for the right to host the competition ended on October 5, the participants provided state guarantees, infrastructure data and paid a technical fee.
Russia’s bid won thanks to the best long-term sports development program. FCAR President Alexander Vinokurov expressed confidence that the colossal experience of Moscow and the modern base will allow to hold the championship, which will become a real celebration of weightlifting, at the highest level.
