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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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World Cup Day 4: Gold for Sugden and Bronze for McGarry

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World Cup Day 3: Yule and Wilding record 1-2 finish for Great Britain

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World Cup Day 2: Weights reach 177 kg as GB secures more medals

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World Cup Day 1: Medals for Newson, Alderman and Broome

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NEW partnership with ONE PRO Nutrition

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World Junior Championship 2020 Team GB Squad

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Competitions

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GLL Sport Foundation helps weightlifters go for Gold in 2020

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Stay Safe Online: Be SMART

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Putting the foundations into British Weight Lifting

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Paralympic and world champions from around the globe set for Manchester showdown

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New Partnership with SBD

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A new partnership with Weightlifting House

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Competition schedule for the Para Powerlifting World Cup has been revealed

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Uncle Beef have extended their partnership with British Weight Lifting

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Tokyo 2020 Selection Policy Amendment

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Battling Blues with the Barbell

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Commonwealth Rankings

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