Spotter Admits Racist Sabotage of Powerlifting Star's Record Attempt

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7 August 2026 at 3:55 am

Spotter Admits Racist Sabotage of Powerlifting Star's Record Attempt

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Belgian powerlifting champion Sonita Muluh reported feeling unsafe after a spotter allegedly admitted on social media to deliberately interfering with her record squat attempt, citing racism. The incident has led to a criminal investigation in Lithuania, a lifetime ban for the official, and a pledge from the International Powerlifting Federation to enhance athlete safeguards.

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