From veteran lifters defending titles to breakout performances from rising stars, the 2025 British Championships delivered a powerful statement about the future of UK Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Edmondson as its new Senior Independent Director on the BWL Board, effective immediately.
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board has announced the appointment of two British figures to key IWF committees.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosie McCann as the new Chair of Weightlifting Northern Ireland (NIWL).
We’re thrilled to announce that Emily Campbell has been unveiled as one of the first members of the new ‘Athlete Creator Club’, an initiative supported by UK Sport.
Over the past few weeks, we invited the weight lifting community to cast their votes and help shine a spotlight on the individuals and clubs who’ve gone above and beyond in 2024.The response has been nothing short of inspiring. From coaches who give tirelessly behind the scenes to lifters breaking barriers and setting new records, your nominations and votes have reminded us all of the strength, resilience, and spirit that define British Weight Lifting.
Weightlifting clubs across the UK are encouraged to nominate athletes for the upcoming Talent Identification (TiD) and Talent Transfer (TT) Training & Testing Day, taking place in Nottingham on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
British Weight Lifting is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man at the Irish Invitational Competition, taking place on 5 July 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to announce a new partnership with leading weightlifting apparel brand 2POOD for the 2025 British Championships and British Masters Championships taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 – 13 July 2025.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to offer all BWL affiliated Clubs and Partner Gyms access to trusted legal advice, through our partnership with Ward Hadaway – Legal Experts in the Sports Sector.
