The German Weightlifting Federation has criticized plans to award the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships to Russia, according to a report from the German Press Agency (DPA) on Thursday.
The governing body's opposition highlights ongoing tensions in international weightlifting governance and follows years of scrutiny over Russia's anti-doping compliance. The International Weightlifting Federation has not yet confirmed the 2030 host selection.
Russia has previously faced sanctions from the International Weightlifting Federation and the International Olympic Committee over state-sponsored doping allegations, though some restrictions have been lifted in recent years. The German federation's stance reflects broader concerns among several national bodies about Russia hosting major international events.
