British Weight Lifting is thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with Sport & Fitness Flooring, a leader in high-quality sports and fitness flooring solutions. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to our members and affiliated clubs.
We’re providing support for teachers and staff in schools and colleges to access funded training provision to become qualified to deliver weightlifting.
What’s changing?From 1 July 2024 all licenced weightlifting coaches will require Safeguarding and Protecting Children training, and for this to be updated every 3 years.
Each calendar year the Weight Lifting Foundation will be awarding the sum of £400 to young people in the under 23 category who they decide have made an outstanding contribution to their club.
We are excited to announce that Optimum Nutrition, a globally acclaimed leader in sports nutrition, has joined forces with British Weight Lifting as our new official partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the performance and wellbeing of weightlifters and fitness enthusiasts across the nation.
Jenny Tong's appointment to the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) Athlete Commission is a pivotal moment for British Weight Lifting (BWL), affirming its global presence and respect. With her extensive background as the Non-Executive Director and Interim Chair of the Athletes Committee of BWL, Jenny brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to athlete welfare and development to the commission. Her vision for a collaborative and athlete-focused approach within the BWL community is set to extend to a European level.
British Weight Lifting and RAF Weightlifting are delighted to be hosting the first Home Nation versus UK Armed Forces at RAF Cosford on 11-12 April 2024.
The British Para Powerlifting team is revving up for a strong showing at the Dubai World Cup between 28 February and 6 March. With a mix of seasoned athletes, the team is a solid representation of Great Britain.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to announce its team for the upcoming European Weightlifting Championships in Bulgaria. This prestigious event is not just a showcase of Europe's top weightlifting talent but also a crucial step in the Olympic qualification journey.
The British weightlifting and para powerlifting community celebrated a remarkable feat as Louise Sugden showcased her prowess at the World Abilitysport Games in Thailand on December 7th. Competing in the under 79kg category in para powerlifting, Sugden's performance was a masterclass in strength and determination, further solidifying her as a leading figure in the sport.
