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.
Held from 08 – 10 December 2023 this year’s England Championships marked a momentous return to the NEC in Birmingham and the home of last year’s Commonwealth Games.
British Weight Lifting is proud to highlight the performances of Fraer Morrow and Sarah Davies at the IWF Grand Prix II in Doha. Their journey to this Olympic Qualiying event was supported by Stuart Martin, Head of Performance of BWL and Dave Sawyer, National Coach.
From 15 to 23 of November, the Junior World Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, served as a platform to showcase the rising stars among the world's finest junior weightlifters. Two of Great Britain's finest athletes, Isabella Brown and Stefano Cataldi, competed against the world's best, guided by the experienced hands of GB Coach Julie Morrish and Lead Pathway Coach Kristian McPhee.
This November, the spotlight will be on two of Britain's finest junior weightlifters as they gear up to compete at the IWF World Juniors in Mexico. Isabella Brown, the 2023 European Bronze Medallist, and Stefano Cataldi, the British record holder, are set to make their mark on the world stage. Both athletes will compete on Monday, 20 November during the competition that runs between 15-23 November.
British Weight Lifting is excited to reveal the names of the athletes who have been selected to represent our nation at the upcoming IWF Grand Prix II in Qatar. The competition, scheduled to take place between 4-14 December, is not only a prestigious event in its own right but also serves as a critical qualification opportunity for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
Not to be beaten by storm Babet, over the weekend of October 21st and 22nd, the weightlifting community gathered in Scotland for a truly remarkable event - the British Masters Championships and British Open 2023. This competition, held at Hutchesons' Grammar School in Glasgow, was a testament to the dedication of athletes, coaches, officials, and enthusiasts.
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated England Championships, a showcase of strength and passion for weightlifting and para powerlifting.
The first and official edition of the 2023 European Weightlifting Federation Cup, held at the International Olympic Academy’s stadium, concludes with an impressive and unforgettable closing and award ceremony organised on the Ancient Stadium of Olympia, in its archaeological site.
Scottish Para Powerlifter Micky Yule Elevated to Silver Medal Position at 2022 Commonwealth Games
