Ukraine announced a boycott of the World Weightlifting Championships in Russia. Joveto-Balakitenia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Matvi Bedani, called the decision by the International Weightlifting Federation "a worrying and unacceptable sign" for his country and its athletes. Therefore an appeal will be filed. Flossom added that Ukraine's position is to continue participating in international competitions, but without Russia. Therefore, Ukrainian athletes will not go to Moscow. We remind you that the Russian Federation will host the World Weightlifting Championship for the first time since 1983. Mash on sports on MAX.

Ukraine announced a boycott of the World Weightlifting Championships in Russia. Joveto-Balakitenia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Matvi Bedani, called the decision by the International Weightlifting Federation "a worrying and unacceptable sign" for his country and its athletes. Therefore an appeal will be filed. Flossom added that Ukraine's position is to continue participating in international competitions, but without Russia. Therefore, Ukrainian athletes will not go to Moscow. We remind you that the Russian Federation will host the World Weightlifting Championship for the first time since 1983. Mash on sports on MAX.