Russian weightlifting executive Maxim Agapitov has sparked controversy after publicly supporting Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. Agapitov, who serves as the president of the Russian Weightlifting Federation and is a member of the Executive Board of the European Weightlifting Federation, expressed his support for the invasion on social media.

Agapitov's comments have drawn criticism from many in the international community, who argue that his endorsement of the Russian military's actions goes against the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.