BWL partners with Jamaica on coach education
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is expanding its international coach education network through a new partnership with the National Weightlifting Association of Jamaica.
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Hungarian Weightlifting Federation becomes BWL Licensed Delivery Partner
British Weight Lifting (BWL) and the Hungarian Weightlifting Federation (HWF) have formalised a new partnership that will see BWL coach education programmes delivered in Hungary through its Licensed Delivery Partner model.
Strong performances at Para Powerlifting Home Nations Open in Bangor
The Para Powerlifting community came together in Bangor, Wales, for the 2026 Para Powerlifting Home Nations Open, with athletes delivering a series of impressive performances across the women’s and men’s categories.
GB University Team Impresses at FISU World University Championships
Great Britain’s university weightlifters delivered a strong series of performances at the 2026 World University Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qatar, highlighted by three silver medals for Asees Dhanda.
IWF Ethics and Disciplinary Commission and Financial Advisory Group 2026–2030
BWL is pleased to draw attention to two opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to contribute to the governance of international weightlifting through appointment to IWF bodies for the October 2026 – October 2030 term.
Call for Expressions of Interest: EWF Technical Officials Seminar and Workshop 2026
The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), in conjunction with the Nordic Weightlifting Federation (NWF), will hold an ITO Seminar and Workshop in Haugesund, Norway from 20 –22 November 2026, alongside the 2026 Nordic Youth, Junior and Senior Championships.
Sheona Southern re-appointed to BWL Board
BWL is pleased to confirm the re-appointment of Sheona Southern as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the BWL Board.
GB University Team Selected for World University Weightlifting Championships
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to congratulate four athletes who have been selected to represent the GB University Team at the 2026 World University Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qatar, from 8-12 September 2026.
Great Britain Gains Valuable Experience at European Youth and U15 Championships
British Weight Lifting's (BWL) young athletes gained valuable international experience at the EWF European Youth and U15 Championships, with five athletes representing Great Britain on the European stage and delivering a series of encouraging performances.
British Weight Lifting Announces 2027 Competition Calendar
British Weight Lifting is pleased to unveil the first confirmed events in the 2027 competition calendar, with athletes, coaches and clubs able to look forward to another exciting year of competition across the country.