Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin welcomes the decision to hold the World Weightlifting Championships in Moscow in 2030. On October 25, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced that the 2030 World Championships will be held in Moscow. "Of course, we welcome such decisions. This is an important step towards the depoliticization of sports. Russia must fully return to the world sports family, because this family cannot fully live without Russia's participation."