The Para Powerlifting Tbilisi World Cup is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to announce the team that will represent our country at this competition! The athletes have been training hard and are ready to showcase their skills on the world stage.
The British Weight Lifting (BWL) Coach Development Programme identifies coaches from across the UK who have the potential to develop the next generation of international lifter and take athletes to international competition.
The trustees of the Weight Lifting Foundation are delighted to announce that they have split the inaugural Brian Hamill Award between two young athletes. Faye Briggs from Wythenshawe Weightlifting Club (nominated by Louise Richards) and Angelique Wallace Bourgoin from Hampshire Barbell Club (nominated by Jo MacManus).
The British Weight Lifting Annual Achievement Awards aim to recognise the outstanding contributions and efforts from the weightlifting and para powerlifting community.With more athletes and volunteers now active than ever before, these awards are vital in recognising the contributions of our members and clubs.
Schools and community organisations in England and Scotland can take advantage of British Weight Lifting’s Raise the Bar programme for a FREE 6-week course.
The British Masters Championships took place between 3-5 March at Bangor University. The event was organised by Bill Barton, Chris Baker and British Masters Weightlifting.
International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual global celebration that falls on 8 March. This day is dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights.
Between 25-26 February 2023, the England Age Group Championships were held at Brunel University, Uxbridge. Across the 2 days there was an exceptional standard of lifting, with a total of twenty-three British records being broken.
1 March 2023 is International Wheelchair User Day.
British Weight Lifting is pleased to announce that 15 athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming European Championships, which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia between 15 – 23 April 2023.
