Sport department

Los Angeles Olympic Games:  International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) welcomed the recommendation by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) of weightlifting being confirmed on the program of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The proposal will be voted at the 141st IOC session in Mumbai, India.

"We are encouraged by this crucial step forward in our efforts to secure the dreams of millions of young weightlifters around the world," said IWF president Mohammed Jalood, as quoted by Xinhua news agency.