Learn the skills to recognise, ask, listen and help those in need with their mental health.We’re working with Tom Chapman, the award-winning mental health advocate who trains client focussed organisations, like clubs and gyms, to help prevent suicide.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) announces that our Head of Events, Margaret Lynes, will be leaving the organisation on 22 August 2025 to take up a new role with Commonwealth Games England as their Sport Manager.
Dr David Mannion is a cornerstone in UK Master’s weightlifting, and after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, has completed an incredible deadlift challenge to raise money for Progress Charity.
Following the Board Meeting held on 11 July 2025 in Birmingham, British Weight Lifting (BWL) has updated its Gender Identity Policy to ensure full and legal compliance with the Supreme Court ruling of April 2025. This policy was uploaded to our website on 16 July 2025.
This brand-new award celebrates the raw courage, resilience, and passion at the heart of British Weight Lifting. Sponsored by Power Grid Projects, the People’s Choice Award recognises three athletes: one Senior Weightlifter, one Masters Weightlifter, and one Para Powerlifter, whose performances at the British Championships went beyond the numbers on the bar.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Edmondson as its new Senior Independent Director on the BWL Board, effective immediately.
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Executive Board has announced the appointment of two British figures to key IWF committees.
British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosie McCann as the new Chair of Weightlifting Northern Ireland (NIWL).
We’re thrilled to announce that Emily Campbell has been unveiled as one of the first members of the new ‘Athlete Creator Club’, an initiative supported by UK Sport.
Over the past few weeks, we invited the weight lifting community to cast their votes and help shine a spotlight on the individuals and clubs who’ve gone above and beyond in 2024.The response has been nothing short of inspiring. From coaches who give tirelessly behind the scenes to lifters breaking barriers and setting new records, your nominations and votes have reminded us all of the strength, resilience, and spirit that define British Weight Lifting.
