Strong performances from GB athletes at the 2025 EWF European Junior & U23 Championships

Team GB’s Junior and Under 23 lifters produced a series of strong and determined performances at the 2025 EWF European Junior & Under 23 Championships, held in Durrës, Albania.

The event brought together Europe’s best emerging weightlifters, with the GB squad competing across both Junior and U23 categories. Each athlete showcased commitment, resilience and passion on the platform, representing Great Britain with pride.

British Weight Lifting extends warm congratulations to all athletes who represented Great Britain in Durrës. Each lifter demonstrated outstanding dedication and resilience throughout the competition. A special mention goes to Bella Brown, who delivered a standout performance in the Women’s 77kg Under 23 category, securing two silver medals in the snatch and clean and jerk, and a bronze medal in the total. Her achievement is a fantastic reflection of the progress within the GB pathway and an inspiration to emerging lifters across the nation.

British Weight Lifting would also like to extend sincere thanks to our strategic partners, whose continued support makes international representation possible. Their investment and continued support allow us to develop performance pathways and competition opportunities and plays a vital role in helping Team GB lifters perform at their best on the European and world stage.