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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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Five medals for team GB at the IWF World Championships

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Outstanding performances at the World Para Powerlifting Championships

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Ashley Metcalfe running for EWF President

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Virtual British Open Series Results

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UK Sport announce additional £11.2m of investment

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Membership

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World Para Powerlifting Championships: Competition Schedule

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Competitions

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National Youth Squad

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First visually impaired weightlifter at a national competition

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From Home 2 The Games: Update

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Scottish Regional Youth Squad Trials

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Virtual British Open Series: Round 10 Results

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British Open Results

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One Kind Word: Anti Bullying Week 2021

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Emily Campbell announced as nominee for BT Sport Action Woman of the Year Award 2021

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British Weight Lifting launch new strategic vision

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National Safeguarding Adults Week 2021

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2021 INTER SERVICES WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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