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British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to announce the team selected to compete at the Tbilisi 2026 European Open Championships, taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 6-11 March 2026.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has confirmed several important updates taking effect in 2026. These include new weight classes, changes to virtual competitions, and reminders regarding competition regulations. Please review the information below carefully.

Across the weekend of 6–7 December 2025, the England Championships brought together athletes from across the country for a powerful celebration of strength, passion and community at the NEC in Birmingham.

Team GB’s Junior and Under 23 lifters produced a series of strong and determined performances at the 2025 EWF European Junior & Under 23 Championships, held in Durrës, Albania.

The GB Para Powerlifting team delivered an inspiring set of performances at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt between 11–18 October.

To address ongoing challenges with the ‘first come, first served’ entry system, BWL will trial a refreshed approach for the 2026 England Age Group Championships (U15, U17, U20, and U23).

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the schedule of competitions for 2026.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to celebrate the performances of Team GB and Home Nation athletes that competed at the 2025 IWF World Championships held in Førde, Norway between 1 – 10 October 2025.

From 5–7 September, British Weight Lifting (BWL) hosted the 2025 British Age Group Championships, at Oldbury Academy in Birmingham, where 274 athletes came together to showcase the strength, dedication, and talent shaping the future of BWL.

British Weight Lifting is delighted to announce the athletes who will represent Great Britain at the 2025 EWF European Junior and Under 23 Championships, taking place in Durrës, Albania, from 28 October – 4 November 2025.