The Times of India

'Racist' spotter admits deliberately ruining powerlifting stars record-breaking lift

Belgian powerlifting champion Sonita Muluh says she feels unsafe competing after a spotter allegedly admitted on social media to deliberately interfering with her record squat attempt and described himself as acist. The incident has sparked a criminal investigation in Lithuania, while the official received a lifetime ban and the International Powerlifting Federation pledged stronger athlete safeguards.