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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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Brian Hamill award granted to two weightlifters

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Annual Achievement Awards 2022

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British Masters Championships 2023

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FREE weightlifting course for schools and community organisations: Raise the Bar 2023

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International Women's Day 2023

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Membership

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2023 IWF Grandprix I Havana selection policy

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Competitions

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2023 England Age Group Championships results

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British Weight Lifting Team announced ahead of European Championships

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Technical Officials expression of interest - 2023 European Championships

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International Wheelchair User Day with Lou Sugden and Liam McGarry

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2023 IWF World Youth Championships GBR team announcement

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UK Sport announces extra investment to support Paris Olympic and Paralympic preparations

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Emily Muskett joins British Olympic Association’s Athletes’ Commission

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Children's Mental Health Week

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Time to talk day

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Emily Muskett participates in MND Association ‘Women in Sport’ Q&A panel

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Virtual Open Series 2022 rankings

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