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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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Refer athletes for Talent Identification!

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Para Powerlifting home nations team announced for WPPO Irish Invitational Competition

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2POOD and BWL Partner for 2025 British Championships & British Masters Championships

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BWL Partners with Ward Hadaway to Strengthen Legal Support for Clubs & Gyms

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BWL partners with WOW Travel

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Voting is OPEN for the Annual Achievement Awards

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Competitions

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Exciting opportunities to support GB athletes now available

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Success at the First-Ever Adaptive Weightlifting Competition

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BWL Statement × 2026 Enhanced Games

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BWL CEO Matthew Curtain re-elected to IWF Executive Board

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An Invitation to Tender (ITT) For Customer Insight through Multi-system data analysis

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In 2025, Pride is important.

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Rupinder Ashworth Appointed as BWL Independent Chair

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Nominations for the Annual Achievement Awards are now OPEN!

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2025 Commonwealth Championships - ITO Expression of Interest

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Clean Sport Week: The Next Generation

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British Weight Lifting – Penny Lakin

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