British Championships:
A Stage for Every Athlete
British Competitions
Whether competing, coaching, volunteering or supporting from the crowd, British competitions are a celebration of the people, performances and stories that make weightlifting and para powerlifting so special.
British Championships
The 2027 British Championships will bring together the UK's leading weightlifting and para powerlifting athletes at the Telford International Centre on 5-6 June 2027. As the pinnacle of domestic competition, the event showcases the nation's top talent as athletes compete for British titles and national honours.
British Age Group Championships
The British Age Group Championships 2026 will take place in Huddersfield on 3-4 October 2026, welcoming the country's most promising young weightlifting athletes. The competition provides a national stage for the next generation of talent to gain experience, compete for titles and continue their development within the British Weight Lifting performance pathway.
BUCS
The 2027 BUCS Championships will take place in Lincoln on 10-11 April 2027. The event brings together student athletes from universities across the UK, offering a competitive environment to represent their institution, achieve qualification totals and gain valuable competition experience.
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