British Weight Lifting is thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with Sport & Fitness Flooring, a leader in high-quality sports and fitness flooring solutions. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to our members and affiliated clubs.
We are excited to announce that Optimum Nutrition, a globally acclaimed leader in sports nutrition, has joined forces with British Weight Lifting as our new official partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the performance and wellbeing of weightlifters and fitness enthusiasts across the nation.
Jenny Tong's appointment to the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) Athlete Commission is a pivotal moment for British Weight Lifting (BWL), affirming its global presence and respect. With her extensive background as the Non-Executive Director and Interim Chair of the Athletes Committee of BWL, Jenny brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to athlete welfare and development to the commission. Her vision for a collaborative and athlete-focused approach within the BWL community is set to extend to a European level.
In the spirit of St. Andrew's Day, we bring you an exclusive interview with Jodey Hughes, a notable figure in Scottish weightlifting. Jodey, celebrated for her achievements in the 55kg category, including competing in two Commonwealth Games and winning two British silver medals, has recently taken on an important new role as the Athlete Director of Commonwealth Games Scotland. Her appointment to this role is a reflection of her unwavering commitment and notable successes in the sport.
As the autumn leaves fall and November unfolds, the focus shifts to a crucial aspect of well-being - men’s mental health. Movember, a renowned non-profit organisation, plays a pivotal role in this, driving forward the conversation about men's health issues. Best known for encouraging the growth of moustaches and beards to raise funds, Movember's campaigns touch upon key health areas: men's mental health and suicide, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.With over 1320 men's health projects funded globally as of 2023, Movember uses various campaign strategies to encourage men to seek help from healthcare providers.
In the world of sports, partnerships that foster growth and excellence deserve recognition. The collaboration between British Weight Lifting (BWL) and the UK Armed Forces Weightlifting Team (UKAFWL) stands as a testament to such alliances. Over the years, our organisations have worked in tandem, and now, we have formalised our commitment through a signed agreement that strengthens our bond. This agreement, bringing together BWL's expertise and UKAFWL's dedication, holds the promise of mutual benefits.
We bid farewell to the remarkable David Pirie Webster OBE, who left an indelible mark on the world through his efforts as an author, historian, sports promoter, and administrator.
Weightlifting has officially secured its place in the programme of the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, following the successful vote in Mumbai upon the occasion of the 141st session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This comes after the IOC Executive Board and Olympic Programme Commission recommended the sport for inclusion as part of their discussions last week.
An Exclusive Interview with Tom Whittaker, Paralympic Performance Director on the Remarkable Journey of the British Para Powerlifting Team at the World Championships.
At British Weight Lifting (BWL), we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and diverse weightlifting community, where every athlete has the opportunity to thrive and excel in the sport. To further this mission, we are thrilled to introduce the “Empowering Black Female Champions” BWL Mentorship Programme
