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2026 Competition Updates: Weight classes, virtual competitions and more

British Weight Lifting (BWL) has confirmed several important updates taking effect in 2026. These include new weight classes, changes to virtual competitions, and reminders regarding competition regulations. Please review the information below carefully.

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Applications now open: the Brian Hamill Award

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is inviting applications for the Brian Hamill Award, presented by the Weight Lifting Foundation in memory of Brian Hamill, a long-serving trustee and dedicated supporter of young people in weightlifting.

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Sam Hayer Awarded BEM in New Year Honours

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to announce that Sam Hayer has been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year’s Honours with a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to Weightlifting and to the community in the West Midlands.

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BWL Clubs: Host a Regional Open at your club

Bring competition to your club and be at the heart of British Weight Lifting.

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Olympic Weightlifting - Background and benefits

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Team Announcement: 2024 IWF World Championships

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British Para-Powerlifters Make History in Paris

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2024 IWF World Championships - BWL Technical Official Nomination Opportunity

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Could you represent Great Britain at a Paralympic Games?

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The Soma Space + British Weight Lifting PB progression programme: completion report + reflection

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Competitions

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2024 British Open X Lift Me Up: Inside BWL’s First Adaptive Weightlifting Event

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Team GB para powerlifting schedule

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Team Announcement: European Junior & Under 23 Championships 2024

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Paris 2024: Emily Campbell’s Triumph and Ramiro Mora Romero’s Unforgettable Journey

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Team Announcement - IWF World Junior Championships

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Team Announcement - Commonwealth Senior, Junior & Youth Championships

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BWL and Home Nations Pathway Programme Updates

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Redefining Coaching Excellence: Be Part of the 2025 Stronger Together Coaching Conference!

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BWL Announces Two New Independent Board Members

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Para Powerlifting Squad for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

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Updated Qualification System for 2024 British Age Groups

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