BWL added to the BUCS Competition Programme

British Weight Lifting are proud to announce that both Olympic Weightlifting and Para-Powerlifting have now been added to the BUCS Competition Programme.

BUCS Director of Delivery, Jenny Morris is excited to welcome the new sport into the programme.

“British Weight Lifting have worked extremely hard to develop their competitive offers with Higher Education. We are delighted to have the opportunity to work in direct partnership with them, to now include their competitions in our programme of events. They are warmly welcomed, and I am excited to see how they continue to develop and thrive."

Ashley Metcalfe, CEO of British Weight Lifting

“I am delighted that both Olympic Weightlifting and Para-Powerlifting have now been added to the BUCS Competition Programme.? We already have several clubs within the HE/FE sector, with an increasing number of athletes competing in our current British University and College competition.?

Our sports are fully inclusive with many active lifters from diverse backgrounds and we believe this association will encourage the introduction of more athletes to strengthen our sport further.”