New rules for lifters from RUS and BLR at IWF junior and youth events
The IWF Executive Board decided to allow, without previous vetting and with the capacity of fully displaying their respective national symbols, the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus in its junior and youth events.
This rule will become effective at the upcoming editions of the IWF World Junior Championships, from May 2-8 in Ismailia (EGY), and at the IWF World Youth Championships, from July 5-11 in Cali (COL).
According to the IWF rules, the Youth age group category includes athletes aged 13-17, while Junior lifters are aged from 15 to 20 years old.
This follows the most recent decisions by the IOC on this matter, namely during its EB meeting on December 9-10, 2025 and the Olympic Summit on December 11.
