Weightlifting: Bans lifted for Russia and Belarus

Weightlifter’s hand taped and chalked before red barbell plates — symbolizing the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competition after IWF lifted all bans

The image shows a weightlifter’s hand prepared for lifting: taped fingers, chalked palm, red barbell plates nearby. It symbolizes the return of athletes from Russia and Belarus to global competition following the IWF’s decision to remove all restrictions.

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