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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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IWF Junior World Championships 2021 Update

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BWL Statement on England Championships

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LGBT+ History Month

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Are you trying to enter the Virtual England Championships?

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Impact of COVID-19 on Grassroots Activity Survey

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Membership

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NEW Level 3 Strength and Power Coaching Course launched

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Competitions

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School club success

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How to stay safe online

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BWL Open Series 1 Results

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BWL Vacancy: Non-Executive Director – Athlete Experience

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Tom Whittaker talks athlete training through the pandemic

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British Weight Lifting Puts Forward IWF nominations

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Sylvanus Blackman (1933-2021)

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Holocaust Memorial Day

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European Seniors 2021 Update

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Tokyo 2020 Selection Policy Amendment

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Para Powerlifting World Cup Team Announcement

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