About us
BWL is the UK’s recognised governing body for Olympic Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting, working to grow the sports and create opportunities for people of all abilities to get involved. From helping beginners take their first steps to supporting athletes on the pathway to elite performance, we develop athletes, coaches, clubs and communities through education, competition and support.
Our ambition is simple: to inspire more people to lift, help them find their strong, and create a stronger future for the sport.
Our story
British Weight lifting
has always been
about strength
It starts with a barbell. With learning how to lift well. With adding kilos, making more lifts, and building confidence from the ground up.
Across the United Kingdom, weightlifting and para powerlifting is growing, through our clubs, our high level coaches, our passionate volunteers, and our committed people, all choosing to test themselves, support others, and belong to something bigger.
Now, together, we are ready to build a strong future for our sports. Helping more people find their strong.
Our purpose
Forging a stronger nation through weight lifting.
Where every lift builds strength, confidence, opportunity and connection, helping everybody find their strong.
It lives in all of us, and we are committed to helping everyone to find their strong in our community.
The BWL way
STRONG IS FOR EVERYONE
We lead with inclusion, opening our sports to every age, every stage and every level.
We share our expertise supporting others to progress, belong and thrive.
TOGETHER WE
WIN WELL
We are one community. Our athletes, coaches, clubs,
members, volunteers, board, staff and partners, united in support of each other’s progress and success.
WE DO IT RIGHT
We set the standard across our sports. We act with care and integrity, with no compromises or corners cut.
ALWAYS BRAVE
We lead with confidence and total clarity. We make bold, informed decisions that strengthen our people, performance, and the sport.
Strength starts
from within
Behind every strong athlete, coach and community is a dedicated team working to make the sport better.
Our Board and staff bring together expertise, passion and a shared commitment to the future of British Weight Lifting. Together, they provide the leadership, support and direction needed to develop our sports, strengthen our communities and create opportunities for everyone to find their strong.
WE DO IT RIGHT
Governance and welfare
Our policies, compliance and organisational standard guide our operations.
The latest clean sport information
We are fully committed to eradicating doping in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting.
BWL’s commitment to safeguarding
The safety and welfare of people in our sport is paramount to everyone at British Weight Lifting.
Our partners
