The World Championships are returning to Russia. The first such event since the invasion of Ukraine.

The IWF announced that Ahmedabad, India, will host the 2029 World Championships, while Moscow, Russia, will host the 2030 edition. This marks the first time Moscow will host since 1983. Russian weightlifters can compete again after the IOC temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. This decision is seen as part of Russia's gradual return to international sports. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee has appealed this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Russia was suspended in October 2023 due to its recognition of Olympic councils in occupied Ukrainian territories. The return occurs amid ongoing doping scandals, with the IOC stating that Russian athletes must meet anti-doping requirements.