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The British Weight Lifting (BWL) Board notes with concern the recent media report published on 2 October 2025 regarding alleged governance issues within the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).

This year’s World Mental Health Day (10 October) carries the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies”, emphasising that in times of crisis, people’s mental health needs become even more urgent and yet access to support is often constrained.

From our early trailblazers to today’s international champions, Black weightlifters have shaped the history and future of British and global lifting. Across generations, they have set records, carried flags, inspired teammates, and redefined what is possible on the platform.

This year’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Campaign runs 6-12 October 2025 and the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) are asking sports parents to play their part and talk to their children about how they can bring out their best through positive actions and support.

In 2025, Black History Month UK calls us to reflect and celebrate under the theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride.’ This powerful message resonates deeply within the world of sport, and nowhere more so than in weightlifting, a discipline that demands resilience, strength, and an unshakable commitment to progress.

It is with deep sadness that we hear of the passing of David Mannion, who was a cornerstone of the British Weight Lifting community.