Welsh Age Group Championships & Home Nations Open event round up
The Welsh Age Group Championships & Home Nations Open took place between 21–22 February at Strength Academy Wales in Haverfordwest.
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England Age Group Championships 2026 Round up
The England Age Group Championships took place between 20-22 February at Oldbury Academy, Birmingham.
BWL Launches NEW Level 3 Youth Coaching Qualification to Support Safe, Effective and Inclusive Development for Young People
British Weight Lifting (BWL) has launched a new specialist coaching qualification designed to elevate the standard of youth training across the UK.The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Youth Weightlifting equips coaches with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support children and adolescents through safe, developmentally appropriate weightlifting.
Train smarter: British Weight Lifting’s practical workshops for strength athletes
Want some practical advice to improve your squat? Tips and tricks to refine your clean? British Weight Lifting’s (BWL) practical workshops deliver eyes-on coaching, expert insight, and a six-week programme to help you train with confidence.
Meet Team England’s Commonwealth Games Para Powerlifting Team
With a powerful blend of returning medallists and exciting debutants, this team carries both experience and ambition. From overcoming injury setbacks to stepping onto the Commonwealth stage for the first time, each athlete has earned their place through dedication, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
2026 British Championships Confirmed as Glasgow 2026 Qualifier
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is delighted to confirm that the 2026 British Championships will take place on 16–17 May 2026 at the Telford International Centre.
Weightlifting Wales Launches Strategy 2026 – 2030: Lifting a Nation
Weightlifting Wales has launched a bold new strategy, setting out a clear direction for the sport across performance, participation, governance and community impact.
2026 Coaching Scholarship: The British Weight Lifting Foundation
The British Weight Lifting Foundation is delighted to announce funding for another round of coaching scholarships, to help more people become qualified in weightlifting.The trustees and staff behind the Foundation are committed to ensuring the charity’s fundraising, programmes, projects and day to day running is as effective and efficient as possible to maximise the benefits available and transform people’s lives.The Foundation is offering a limited number of FREE places on selected BWL Coaching courses for eligible candidates.Rebecca Wainwright, Chair/Trustee of the BWL Foundation said “we’re committed to helping to remove barriers and giving more people involved in weightlifting the opportunity and encouragement to develop as coaches, and this round is focussed on supporting young people and deprived areas in the UK”.
England Team Announcement: European Championships 2026
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to confirm the athletes selected to represent England at the 2026 European Championships, taking place in Batumi, Georgia, from 19–26 April.
GB Team announcement: European Championships 2026
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to confirm the athletes selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 European Championships, taking place in Batumi, Georgia, from 19–26 April.