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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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2024 England Championships

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British Weight Lifting Welcomes CJC Gains as Official Tape Sponsor

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Cyrille Tchatchet II: WADA Athlete Council Candidate

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Rising Stars Shine at British Age Group Championships

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BWL shines at the 2024 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships

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Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting to feature at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Competitions

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In Memory of Trisha Forbes (1962 - 2024)

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JUST LIFT: The Largest Tier 4 Weightlifting Competition of 2024

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Elliot King receives five-year ban for Anti-Doping Rule Violations

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BWL Seeks Independent Non-Executive Directors

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Annual General Meeting 2024

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BWL x BoxMate

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Celebrating Black excellence this Black History Month

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Round 3 of Club Cup 2024 at Guildford Weightlifting Club

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Team England Shines at the 2024 Commonwealth Championships

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World-Class Lifting: 2024 IWF World Junior Championships

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England Championships: Quota places

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