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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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BWL Unveils Manifestos for 2025 IWF Election

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Update on Weight Categories

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British Weight Lifting – Francis Nelson

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2025 European Youth and U15 Championships - ITO Expression of Interest

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

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Membership

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GBR shines at 2025 European Weightlifting Championships

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Competitions

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Emily Campbell Makes History with Fifth Consecutive European Weightlifting Title

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Madias Ngake wins Clean & Jerk bronze at the 2025 European Championships

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Katrina Feklistova wins Snatch Bronze at the 2025 European Championships

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Bella Brown wins Snatch Bronze from Group B at the 2025 European Championships

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Sarah Davies takes Gold at the 2025 European Championships

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Elicia Agar 2.0

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An Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Legal Support Services

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Competition Update - April 2025

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GBR at the 2025 Oceania Cup

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New BWL Regional & Masters Competitions!

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Glasgow 2026 Qualification System - Weightlifting

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