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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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British Weight Lifting Mental Health Charter Action Plan Approved

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BWL Southern Regional Youth Series Success

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Entries Now Open For 2019 England Weight Lifting Championships

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Statement- Sonny Webster

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Upcoming Tier 3 Competitions

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Membership

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British Weight Lifting achieve the Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard for Sport

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Competitions

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GB Success Continues In Ashagbat

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Team GB Enjoy Early Success In The World Weightlifting Championships

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European Juniors and Under 23s Success

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British Weight Lifting Hold Level 1 Course In Cyprus

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England Weight Lifting Championship Tickets On General Sale

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European Junior and U23 Championships 2018 Results

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WADA Prohibited List 2019: What you need to know

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Hallam Barbell Weightlifting Club Win Best Amateur Sport Club

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British Weight Lifting Upcoming Competitions

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Early Bird Tickets Available For The England Weight Lifting Championships

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World Mental Health Day: Strong Is Not A Size

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