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Weightlifting Wales Launches Strategy 2026 - 2030: Lifting a Nation

Weightlifting Wales has launched a bold new strategy, setting out a clear direction for the sport across performance, participation, governance and community impact.

2026 Coaching Scholarship: The British Weight Lifting Foundation

The British Weight Lifting Foundation is delighted to announce funding for another round of coaching scholarships, to help more people become qualified in weightlifting. The trustees and staff behind the Foundation are committed to ensuring the charity’s fundraising, programmes, projects and day to day running is as effective and efficient as possible to maximise the benefits available and transform people’s lives. The Foundation is offering a limited number of FREE places on selected BWL Coaching courses for eligible candidates. Rebecca Wainwright, Chair/Trustee of the BWL Foundation said “we’re committed to helping to remove barriers and giving more people involved in weightlifting the opportunity and encouragement to develop as coaches, and this round is focussed on supporting young people and deprived areas in the UK”.

England Team Announcement: European Championships 2026

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is pleased to confirm the athletes selected to represent England at the 2026 European Championships, taking place in Batumi, Georgia, from 19–26 April.

GB Team announcement: European Championships 2026

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is proud to confirm the athletes selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 European Championships, taking place in Batumi, Georgia, from 19–26 April.