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In mid-2026, Muluh became the center of a major international sports controversy during the IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships in Lithuania.The Incident: While attempting a world-record 334.5kg (737.4 lbs) squat that could have secured her a second consecutive world title, a volunteer platform spotter named Ernestas Kusinas deliberately placed his knee under the barbell. This caused her lift to fail and ultimately forced her to bomb out of the tournament.The Racist Admission: While Muluh initially defended the spotter believing it was an honest mistake, Kusinas later bragged on social media: "I am a racist, and I did it intentionally, because I hate you pieces of s---," referencing Nazi ideology.The Aftermath: The confession sparked global outrage. The Lithuanian Powerlifting Federation issued a lifetime ban against Kusinas, the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) unequivocally condemned the act, and Lithuanian police launched a criminal investigation into hate speech and targeted sabotage. Muluh has spoken out about the severe physical dangers of the sabotage and how the incident has left her feeling unsafe on the competitive stage