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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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Dave Hembrough BBC SPOTY Unsung Hero Finalist

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Lockdown Lift Off 2.0 continues with the Total!

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England Committee: Vacancy - Athlete Representative

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Manchester To Stage 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup and Tokyo Paralympic Qualifier

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David Prowse: 1935-2020

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Lockdown Lift Off 2.0 Snatch Results are In!

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Competitions

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Lockdown Lift Off 2.0 continues with the Clean & Jerk!

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SportsAid and Backing The Best Funding Opportunities

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GB Success at IWF Online Youth World Cup

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Lockdown Lift Off 2.0 is here!

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Regional Open Series 2020 Winners

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South Open Series finishes with Brunel lifters claiming titles

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Elite sport training behind closed doors during National Lockdown

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IWF Online Youth World Cup 11 – 18 November 2020

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Changes to the Competition Calendar

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Virtual Open Series Analysis: The Foot on the Bar Fault

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BWL Backs Save Our Sports Campaign

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