Amdavad, India (also known as Ahmedabad) has today been formally ratified as the host of the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, marking a historic moment for the Commonwealth Sport Movement.
British Weight Lifting was proud to partner with The Lakes School, The Academy Programme and The Lake District Holocaust Project for the inaugural Sir Ben Helfgott Day in Windermere on 22 November 2025.
Interest in weightlifting, school sport, and GCSE PE has grown recently among our members, and for good reason.
The 17-21 November 2025 is Safeguarding Adults Week. British Weight Lifting (BWL) is committed to providing safe, inclusive environments for participants, coaches, members and fans of the sports of Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) has proudly contributed to the IWF’s efforts to preserve the sport’s global heritage during an official visit to the Weightlifting Museum in Shilong, Dongguan, China.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) shared the list on 23 October 2025 and now wishes to inform members that UKAD’s 2026 Prohibited List Summary of Changes website article has been updated since it was first published.
Team GB’s Junior and Under 23 lifters produced a series of strong and determined performances at the 2025 EWF European Junior & Under 23 Championships, held in Durrës, Albania.
The goal is to make physical activity and school sport a daily part of young lives, through a network of over 45 sports, 450 School Games Organisers (SGOs) and Active Partnerships in every English county.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2026 Prohibited List, which outlines the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport, following a consultation period with stakeholders.
Welcome to our Weightlifting blog series: Lifting the Bar! We’re speaking with four individuals who are each at different stages of their Weightlifting coaching journey.Each week we’ll uncover their stories, challenges and triumphs – unveiling how determination can overcome anything. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, or just curious about how to take the plunge into the world of coaching, this series is for you.
