The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov welcomed the decision to hold the World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow in 2030. On October 25, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced that the Russian capital will host the World Championships. According to Peskov, this decision is an important step towards the depoliticization of sports. He also emphasized that Russia must return to the global sports community on a full basis, noting that without the country's participation, the international sports family cannot fully develop.

The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov welcomed the decision to hold the World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow in 2030. On October 25, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced that the Russian capital will host the World Championships. According to Peskov, this decision is an important step towards the depoliticization of sports. He also emphasized that Russia must return to the global sports community on a full basis, noting that without the country's participation, the international sports family cannot fully develop.