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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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British Weight Lifting Sanctions Olympian Sarah Davies

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BWL selects Joymo to power live streaming

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Weightlifting Wales Vacancy

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IWF Junior World Championships Team Selection

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New vacancy: CEO

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Membership

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Autism acceptance week with Wythenshawe WLC

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Competitions

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Careers at British Weight Lifting: current vacancies

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Anti-Doping summary of activities 2021/22

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England Commonwealth Games Trials: Start List

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St Patricks Day Q&A with athlete Hannah Crymble

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St Patricks Day Q&A with athlete Daniel O Hare

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Chief Executive Ashley Metcalfe to leave British Weight Lifting

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British Weight Lifting stands in solidarity with Ukraine.

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England Commonwealth Games Trials Event

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St David's day Athlete Q&A with Catrin Jones

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St David's day Athlete Q&A with Jordan Sakkas

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Benefits of completing a BWL Kettlebell Instructing Course

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