British Weight Lifting marks the retirement of Zoe Newson, one of the country’s most accomplished and decorated para powerlifters, whose career has spanned two decades of international competition and podium finishes.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) was delighted to bring the Para Powerlifting Open event to Oldbury Academy on 15 March 2025.
BWL is inviting applications for Independent Chair of the Board.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) has announced the retirement of Angus Kinnear from his role as Independent Chair of the Board. After six years of dedicated service, Angus has decided to step down to focus on other projects including his new role as CEO of Everton Football Club commencing in June 2025.
This year’s England Age Group Championships were successfully held at Oldbury Academy in Birmingham.
The British Weight Lifting (BWL) Foundation has announced 138 people have received a fully funded place on a British Weight Lifting (BWL) education course, as part of an initiative to develop coaches and grow the sport across the UK.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) has been advised the new IWF International Coach Licence programme will become mandatory from 01 July 2025.
Following the recommendation by an independent nominations panel, the BWL Board has approved the following British officials to candidate at the IWF Electoral Congress to be held in Riyadh from 24 – 25 May 2025.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the partnership agreement with White Lights Media to serve as our official photography agency.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is saddened to learn of the passing of 1966 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Chung Kum Weng, aged 90.
