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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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English Weightlifters Deliver Strong Performances in Malta

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Zoe Newson Announces Retirement After Remarkable Career in Para Powerlifting

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BWL Seeks Independent Chair of the Board

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Para Powerlifting Open, March 2025

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Retirement of BWL Independent Chair Angus Kinnear

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Membership

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2025 England Age Group Championships

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Competitions

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Q-Points British Masters Ranking

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BWL Foundation Awards 138 Fully Funded Coaching Scholarships

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Launch of IWF International Coach Licence Programme

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Board Approves British Officials for 2025 IWF Electoral Congress

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White Lights Media appointed as BWL Official Photographer

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BWL Selects Weightlifting Teams for France, Moldova, Peru, Australia and Malta

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In Memory of 1966 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Chung Kum Weng (1934 – 2025)

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Glasgow 2026 Announces Medal Event Programme

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Building safer clubs: Supporting club welfare across England

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ITO Expression of Interest × IWF World Youth & Junior Championships

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Riyadh to host the 2025 IWF Electoral Congress

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