British Weight Lifting Hall of Fame launch

British Weight Lifting is delighted to announce the launch of the BWL Hall of Fame, showcasing amazing individuals who have helped shape the sports of Olympic Weightlifting and Paralympic Powerlifting from 1891 all the way till present day.

The Hall of Fame has been set up to honour those people who have made outstanding contributions in Olympic weightlifting and para powerlifting as well as significant contributors who have majorly assisted the development of either sport.

The British Weight Lifting Hall of Fame is comprised of three categories.

• Weightlifters: Athletes who have achieved major success representing Great Britain or a Home Nation in international weightlifting competitions.
• Para Powerlifters: Athletes who achieved major success representing Great Britain or a Home Nation in international para powerlifting competitions. This include events formerly known as paralympic weightlifting which was recognised by the IPC until 1992.
• Significant Contributors: Other long serving individuals who have helped to develop British Weight Lifting domestically and internationally including administrators, coaches, technical officials, sport scientists, medical personnel and the original founders of the governing body.

To ensure that the Hall of Fame is populated from the outset the inaugural intake features a number of candidates who meet the selection criteria outlined here.

In subsequent intakes, external nominations will be also considered for Board approval providing they meet the criteria alongside individuals identified by the BWL team such as athletes who go on to hit the required competitive milestones required for inclusion.

A full copy of the Hall of Fame guidelines is available to view here

Ashley Metcalfe, Chief Executive of British Weight Lifting has commented “I’m thrilled that British Weight Lifting is finally able to acknowledge that fantastic achievements of both our athletes and support personnel who have majorly assisted the development of weightlifting and para powerlifting. We couldn’t be more proud to feature 62 athletes, administrators, coaches, technical officials and original founders of the governing body who have been active in the sport over many years and who have made weightlifting and para powerlifting the sport it is today."

To view the first intake into the Hall of Fame please click here.