In what is shaping up to be a busy period for our weightlifting squad, British Weight Lifting (BWL) is excited to announce the selection of the following international teams:
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is excited to learn of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal event programme as announced by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company.
Sport Welfare Officer Network Launched to Support Club Welfare Officers
The British Weight Lifting Foundation is delighted to announce significant funding for a new coaching scholarship scheme to encourage more people to become qualified in weightlifting or strength training.
As an organisation, we believe in clean sport for the integrity of the sport and to allow our athletes to compete in a fair sporting environment.
Following another highly successful recent recruitment campaign, David Leith has been appointed by the BWL Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED) with immediate effect, as per 31.2 of the BWL articles for an initial four-year term.
Supported by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Development Programme, British Weight Lifting (BWL) held its ‘Stronger Together’ Coaching Conference on Saturday 18 January 2025 in Coventry.
All prohibited substances and methods in Code-compliant sports are outlined in the Prohibited List.
Following a highly successful recent recruitment campaign, Nikki Absolom has been appointed by the BWL Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED) with immediate effect, as per 31.2 of the BWL articles for an initial four-year term.
The 2024 IWF World Championships in Bahrain concluded with valuable performances for the British team, including milestone moments for newcomers and solid efforts from experienced lifters.
