2023 Commonwealth Championships Selection Policy

Dear Athletes and Coaches, CWF preliminary entries for the Commonwealth Championships will close on 3 April at 16:00 GMT. It is essential that any athletes wishing to maintain their eligibility for selection to this event urgently submit an application of interest and relevant documentation no later than 09:00 on Monday 3 April.

England Legacy Master’s Championships and Para Powerlifting Open

In celebration of the Commonwealth Games Legacy, weightlifting and para powerlifting competitions are returning to Birmingham this summer. The England Legacy Master’s Championships and Para Powerlifting Open will take place between 17 – 18 June 2023 at Oldbury Academy. The England Legacy Masters Championships is the first standalone event for competitors in the 35+ age categories and will run over Saturday 17 June and Sunday 18 June in the morning. The England Legacy Para Powerlifting Open is a welcome opportunity for para powerlifters to compete and takes place on the afternoon of Sunday 18 June. These events are able to take place with thanks to Sport England, who are funders of the Birmingham 2022 CWG Legacy Programme

Brian Hamill award granted to two weightlifters

The trustees of the Weight Lifting Foundation are delighted to announce that they have split the inaugural Brian Hamill Award between two young athletes. Faye Briggs from Wythenshawe Weightlifting Club (nominated by Louise Richards) and Angelique Wallace Bourgoin from Hampshire Barbell Club (nominated by Jo MacManus).