Emily Campbell Selected for Paris 2024
Emily Campbell has today been named by the British Olympic Association (BOA) as Team GB's sole weightlifter for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Pride month 2024
Every year, the month of June marks Pride celebrations all over the world. Pride month is an opportunity for the millions of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate love, friendship, acceptance, equality, how far the movement has come. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community, along with looking at what can be done moving forwards.
Weightlifters Shine at 2024 IWF Youth World Championships in Lima
Great Britain’s young weightlifters have made us proud at the 2024 IWF World Youth Championships in Lima, Peru.
Important Changes for Coaches at BWL Para Powerlifting Competitions
What’s changing?From 1 November 2024 all coaches supporting athletes at BWL para powerlifting competitions will require a BWL Para Coach Licence.
British Weight Lifting and The Soma Space – Movement for Mental Health
We’re thrilled to announce that British Weight Lifting and The Soma Space are working together to bring strength training combined with mental health education to more people in Shropshire.
‘Gymshark Lift Off’ with British Weight Lifting
British Weight Lifting, in collaboration with Gymshark, are excited to announce the 'Gymshark Lift Off'.
Breaking Barriers: British Powerlifting x BWL Bench Press Championships Celebrate Inclusivity
On Saturday, 19 May, Newark hosted a ground-breaking event in the world of strength sports: the first-ever British Powerlifting x British Weight Lifting (BWL) Bench Press Championships.
Great Britain’s Para Powerlifters Gear Up for WPPO Tbilisi World Cup 2024
A team of eight exceptional athletes is set to compete in the upcoming World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) World Cup 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia, from June 20 to June 26.
BWL Announces Athletes for the 2024-2025 World Class Programme
British Weightlifting is proud to unveil the elite para powerlifters who have been selected for the World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2024 to 2025 season.
Ramiro Mora selected for the Olympic Refugee Team, Paris 2024
"Being part of the Olympic Refugee Team is not just an opportunity to compete; it's a platform to inspire and represent hope for refugees all over the world." - Ramiro Mora