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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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2025 Coaching Scholarship Scheme

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Tender for Photography Services

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BWL Anti-Doping Summary of Activities (2024)

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2025 IWF Electoral Congress – BWL Expressions of Interest

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BWL Appoints David Leith as new Independent Board Member

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Call for TOs, Loaders, and Volunteers: England Age Groups and BUCS Championships 2025

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Competitions

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BWL Stronger Together Coaching Conference

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WADA - 2025 Prohibited List

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BWL Appoints Nikki Absolom as new Independent Board Member

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IWF World Championships 2024: A Challenging Stage for British Athletes

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Cyrille Tchatchet Elected to WADA Athlete Council for 2025–2027

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BWL Secures UK Sport Funding to Build On Olympic and Paralympic Success

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Expression of Interest – EWF Electoral Congress – 11 April 2025

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2025 European Championships - BWL Technical Official Nomination Opportunity

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Emily Muskett Re-Elected to BOA Athlete Commission

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Louise Sugden Elected to ParalympicsGB Athlete Commission

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2025 Events Calendar

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