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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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Great Britain's Powerlifters Ready to Take on Dubai World Cup

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BWL Announces Selection Policies for 2024 Youth Weightlifting Championships

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British Weight Lifting Announces Team for European Championships

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Louise Sugden: Dominating the Platform at the World Abilitysport Games

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Record Breaking Performances at the 2023 England Championships in Birmingham

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BWL Stars Shine at IWF Grand Prix II in Doha

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Competitions

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St. Andrew’s day: Jodey Hughes Q&A

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GBR Team at Junior World Championships

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November: A Spotlight on Men's Mental Health

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TO Expression of Interest - 2024 European Championships

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Landmark Partnership: British Weight Lifting and UK Armed Forces Weightlifting

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British Junior Lifters Set to Shine at IWF World Juniors in Mexico

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IWF Grand Prix II: Athlete Lineup

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Celebrating Success: British Masters Championships and British Open 2023

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In Memoriam: David Pirie Webster OBE 1928 – 2023

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England Championships 2023

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Weightlifting Secures its place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

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