English Championships:
A Stage for England's Best
English Competitions
Whether competing, coaching, volunteering or supporting from the crowd, the English Championships celebrate the athletes, coaches and communities that drive our sports forward. It's an opportunity to showcase talent, build connections and experience the best of weightlifting and para powerlifting in England.
English Championships
The English Championships bring together England's leading weightlifting and para powerlifting athletes to compete for national titles and showcase the highest standard of competition in the country. The 2026 English Championships will take place on 5-6 December 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, welcoming athletes from across England to one of the sport's premier domestic events.
English Age Group Championships
The 2027 English Age Group Championships will take place in February at Oldbury Academy, Birmingham. The competition provides a national platform for England's most promising young weightlifters, offering the opportunity to compete against the country's top age group athletes, gain valuable championship experience and continue their development within the British Weight Lifting pathway.
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