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October is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and educate about black history and culture.

Olympic Weightlifting is a sport that requires high levels of strength and skill. Becoming proficient demands commitment, quality practice and a dedication to continually set goals and evaluate progress along the way.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors (iNED), who take up their positions with immediate effect.

We mourn the passing of John McNiven MBE, whose impact on the weightlifting community was both profound and far-reaching.

On Saturday, 15 June, British Weight Lifting (BWL) sent a team to compete in the Turf Games for the first time.

Every year, the month of June marks Pride celebrations all over the world. Pride month is an opportunity for the millions of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate love, friendship, acceptance, equality, how far the movement has come. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community, along with looking at what can be done moving forwards.

We’re thrilled to announce that British Weight Lifting and The Soma Space are working together to bring strength training combined with mental health education to more people in Shropshire.

British Weight Lifting, in collaboration with Gymshark, are excited to announce the 'Gymshark Lift Off'.

BWL is inviting applications for a new Non-Executive Director to join its board. This opportunity comes as the sport enjoys increased participation and international competitive success.

In an important gathering that underscores BWL’s ambitions on the global stage, CEO Matthew Curtain, and Jenny Tong, Chair of BWL Athletes Committee and Vice Chair of EWF Athlete Commission welcomed international weightlifting dignitaries to Birmingham on 10 April 2024.