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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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Annual Achievement Award Winners

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Weightlifting Wales Board Vacancy

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Essential website maintenance

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Gareth Evans announces retirement at British Championships

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British Weight Lifting Championships 2022

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SAFE YOU: FREE anti-doping training for Olympic Weightlifters

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Competitions

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Winning Raffle Tickets

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British Championships 2022 Live Results

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British Weight Lifting announce new partnership with Built for Athletes

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Two British Weight Lifting coaches selected for UK Sport female coaches & high-performance programme

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The conclusion of the 2021 Virtual British Open Series

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Competitions Quick Guide

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2021 Annual Achievement Awards Shortlisting

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mettle secures funding to help local community

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Squat your way through 2022

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British Weight Lifting partners with Her Spirit

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Wythenshawe Community Weight Lifting Club receives Marcus Rashford backed funding

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