BWL Unveils Manifestos for 2025 IWF Election

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has launched its candidate manifestos ahead of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) election set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 24–25 May 2025

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has launched its candidate manifestos ahead of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) election set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 24–25 May 2025

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.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 takes place from 12 to 18 May, and this year's theme is “Community”. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the week highlights how strong, supportive communities are essential for our mental wellbeing.

The 2025 EWF European Weightlifting Championships, held from 13–21 April in Chi?in?u, Moldova, showcased the strength and depth of Great Britain’s weightlifting talent.

Emily Campbell has once again etched her name into the history books, securing her fifth consecutive European Weightlifting Championship title at the 2025 Championships in Chisinau, Moldova.

Madias Ngake won a bronze medal in the Clean & Jerk in the women’s 87kg category at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships in Sofia.

With a new personal best and British record snatch of 105kg, Katrina Feklistova delivered a career-high performance to secure the Snatch Bronze in the women’s 81kg category at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships.

Bella Brown of Great Britain delivered an impressive performance in the women's 76kg category at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau, Moldova.

Tokyo 2020 Olympian Sarah Davies has achieved a career-high by winning her first European title at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau, Moldova.

We are pleased to announce that Elicia Agar will rejoin British Weight Lifting (BWL) as Communications Manager.