Following this week’s decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board to cut the number of categories and medal opportunities for weightlifting in Paris 2024, British Weight Lifting has made the following statement.
It is with great sadness that British Weight Lifting has learnt that one of our most popular, well known and influential members, Brian Hamill, has passed away at the age of 83.
British Weight Lifting would like to congratulate Dave Hembrough on winning BBC Unsung Hero for the Yorkshire region and on becoming a national finalist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero Award.
British Weight Lifting, UK Sport and Manchester City Council are delighted to announce that Manchester will host a World Para Powerlifting World Cup in the city in March 2021.Taking place at Wythenshawe Forum, the National Lottery funded Manchester 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup and Tokyo Paralympic Qualifier will be held between 25-28 March 2021.
It is with great sadness that British Weight Lifting have recently learned that David Prowse has passed away at the age 85.British Weight Lifting would like to send our deepest condolences to his friends and family.Not many people in the world of weightlifting can claim to have coached a Kryptonian, been idolised as a road safety superhero by thousands of British school kids, then subsequently struck terror into their heart’s years later as a Dark Lord of the Sith.
Great Britain’s next generation of future stars shined brightly on the global stage at the IWF Online Youth World Cup by securing multiple Top 10 finishes in the virtual international competition.
Grassroots sport, fitness and leisure facilities are facing uncertain times due to Covid-19 so BWL are among the 162 sports leader who have written to the Prime Minister requesting support for the sports and physical activity sector.
Holocaust survivor Sir Ben Helfgott has received a Pride of Britain Award in honour of his “quiet determination to ensure that the unspeakable wickedness and evil” of the Holocaust is never forgotten.
New IWF Interim President Dr Michael Irani and Athlete Chair, Sarah Davies resign from roles at British Weight Lifting and NGB reiterates its views on IWF reform.
BWL Statement following the IWF’s decision to remove Ursula Papandrea and appoint Thailand's Intarat Yodbangtoey as new Interim President.
