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British Weight Lifting (BWL) has published an updated Gender Identity Statement following a review of its current policy.

The BWL Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Gardner and Claire Edwards as new Trustees of the Foundation.

It’s Pride Month and this June, we want to celebrate our community members who identify as LGBTQ+.

British Weight Lifting, on behalf of England Weightlifting, has confirmed its nominations for the 2026 Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF) elections, with Heather Allison nominated for re-election as Vice President and Jessica Roebuck-Slaney nominated for the position of Executive Board Member.

British Weight Lifting is pleased to announce Sean Wilson as the recipient of the Brian Hamill Award.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has today launched its new four (4) year strategic plan, Find Your Strong, setting out a clear direction for the future of weightlifting and para powerlifting across the United Kingdom.

British Weight Lifting has unveiled a new brand identity, marking the start of a bold new chapter for weightlifting and para powerlifting across the UK.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) welcomes the confirmation that Clémentine Noumbissi has been awarded an Olympic Solidarity Refugee Athlete Scholarship.

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to support Clean Sport Week (taking place from 11–17 May 2026), the annual awareness campaign led by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that champions fair play, integrity and drug-free sport.

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