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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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England Legacy Masters Championships and Para Powerlifting Open

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European Youth and Under 15 Championship 2023 Team Selection

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European Junior and U23 Championships: Technical Officials expression of interest

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MEET YOUR ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS

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Do you make these mistakes in weightlifting?

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Medal haul at the World Para Powerlifting World Cup 2023

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Competitions

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2023 BUCS Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting Championships

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Emily Campbell up for Athletes’ Athlete of the Month

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UK success at the 2023 EWF European Championships

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2023 European Youth and U15 Championships Technical Official Expression of Interest

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Sportscover Europe renews partnership with British Weight Lifting

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IWF World Championships Selection policy update

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UK Sport Funded Programmes

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games Selection Policy Announced

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Introducing the Team for the 2023 Tbilisi World Cup

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2023 Commonwealth Championships Selection Policy

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Meet the Coach Development group 22-23

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