British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to announce a new partnership with WOW Travel, a premium travel agency dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences. Through this partnership, WOW Travel will serve as BWL’s official travel partner and will enhance the travel experience for our international competitions, training camps, and events, ensuring athletes and officials receive best-in-class logistical support and comfort.
British Weight Lifting is pleased to announce three exciting consultancy opportunities to support the continued development and success of our national performance programme.
On 31 May 2025, the inaugural Adaptive Open was held at Oldbury Academy in Birmingham. The event marked a historic moment for the sport, bringing inclusive weightlifting to the forefront. Developed with the expert guidance of Nigel Barber (WodAptive) and Craig Graham (Alt Movement), the Adaptive Open was the first competition of its kind in the UK.
British Weight Lifting statement regarding the 2026 Enhanced Games.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) CEO Matthew Curtain has been re-elected to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board for the 2025–2029 term. His re-election was confirmed at the IWF Electoral Congress held on 24 May 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he secured 147 votes.
June represents Pride month in the UK. Pride month is an opportunity for the millions of individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and celebrate love, friendship, acceptance, equality and how far the movement has come. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community, along with looking at what can be done moving forwards.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rupinder Ashworth as its new Independent Chair, marking an exciting new chapter in the organisation’s leadership and governance.
Protecting and supporting young athletes during Clean Sport Week, 19 – 23 May.
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.
2025 British Championships and British Masters Championships – Men’s 94kg
