Russian Weightlifting Federation: Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships! They will be held in Moscow in 2030 and will serve as a qualifying event for the Olympic Games in 2032. The Russian Weightlifting Federation is the first federation representing an Olympic sport to promise the return of official top-level competition in an Olympic discipline to the Russian Federation since 2022, after a long hiatus. Hosting rights for the 2030 World Championships were awarded as part of a single strategic package under the IWF central bidding process. Russia's bid offered the strongest long-term plan, promising a significant boost to weightlifting's profile and media infrastructure. The international community praised the level of the events hosted in our country and the activity of the federations. The World Championship returns to Russia thanks to the cooperation between the Russian Weightlifting Federation, led by Alexander Vinokurov, and the International Weightlifting Federation (with the support of the Russian Minister of Sports, Mikhail Dagetyarev. President of the Russian Weightlifting Federation Alexander Vinokurov: We thank the International Weightlifting Federation for its trust. Russia has all the necessary experience and capabilities to host competitions at the highest level. Moscow has repeatedly hosted major international sporting events and has a modern infrastructure. Our mission is to provide a world-class championship and provide the best conditions for athletes, coaches and everyone who takes part. I am sure that the competition will be a true celebration of weightlifting and a crucial step in the athletes' journey to the 2032 Olympics. A lot of work ahead, but today we achieved a truly historic result! We look forward to seeing you in Moscow!

Russian Weightlifting Federation: Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships! They will be held in Moscow in 2030 and will serve as a qualifying event for the Olympic Games in 2032. The Russian Weightlifting Federation is the first federation representing an Olympic sport to promise the return of official top-level competition in an Olympic discipline to the Russian Federation since 2022, after a long hiatus. Hosting rights for the 2030 World Championships were awarded as part of a single strategic package under the IWF central bidding process. Russia's bid offered the strongest long-term plan, promising a significant boost to weightlifting's profile and media infrastructure. The international community praised the level of the events hosted in our country and the activity of the federations. The World Championship returns to Russia thanks to the cooperation between the Russian Weightlifting Federation, led by Alexander Vinokurov, and the International Weightlifting Federation (with the support of the Russian Minister of Sports, Mikhail Dagetyarev. President of the Russian Weightlifting Federation Alexander Vinokurov: We thank the International Weightlifting Federation for its trust. Russia has all the necessary experience and capabilities to host competitions at the highest level. Moscow has repeatedly hosted major international sporting events and has a modern infrastructure. Our mission is to provide a world-class championship and provide the best conditions for athletes, coaches and everyone who takes part. I am sure that the competition will be a true celebration of weightlifting and a crucial step in the athletes' journey to the 2032 Olympics. A lot of work ahead, but today we achieved a truly historic result! We look forward to seeing you in Moscow!