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British Weight Lifting (BWL) welcomed representatives from the Hungarian Weightlifting Federation to London for three days of strategic planning and coach education.

It is with great sadness that we remember Bill Brice, who passed away on 3 August 2026, aged 86.

BWL extends its warmest congratulations to all those elected and appointed to the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF) Executive Board for the 2026–2030 term.

British Weight Lifting is entering an exciting new phase. With our four-year strategy Find Your Strong launching in May 2026, we’re strengthening the foundations that will support the sport through the LA 2028 cycle and beyond. As part of this work, we’re undertaking a commercial reset to diversify revenue, improve digital performance and build long-term financial resilience.

Leading figures from Paralympic sport have been recognised in Leeds Beckett University’s Sport Hall of Fame, a tribute celebrating alumni who have made a lasting impact in their sport and beyond.

BWL is delighted to congratulate Gian Singh Cheema on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Sikh Sports Awards, held on 4 July 2026 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in front of an audience of more than 500 guests from across sport, business and the Sikh community.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) member Issie shares her experiences as a LGBTQ+ member in the UK weightlifting community.

Today (23 June), British Weight Lifting (BWL) joins the global sporting community in celebrating Olympic and Paralympic Day - a day that recognises the power of sport to inspire, unite and create opportunity.

The People's Choice Award returns for 2026, giving the British Weight Lifting community the opportunity to recognise the moments that made this year's British Championships so memorable.