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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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Madison Farley on transferring to weightlifting

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Stellar line up for 2023 WPPO World Championships

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England Legacy Masters Championships & Para Powerlifting Open write up

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In Memory of Sir Ben

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England Legacy Masters Championships and Para Powerlifting Open

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Membership

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Join the para powerlifting Technical Officials training programme

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Competitions

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Good or bad? Filming your lifts in training

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Exciting news for young people looking to make their first mark in the world of sports events

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Liam McGarry up for Athlete of the Month

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EWF European Junior & Under 23 team announcement 2023

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Commonwealth Championships team England announcement 2023

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Commonwealth Championships team Wales announcement 2023

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European Masters Championships GBR results

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IWF Grand Prix I team announcement 2023

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Current Vacancy

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Rest in Peace Francis Cowen

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European Masters Championships GBR results

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