BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
16 – 17 May 2026
Telford International Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
ABOUT THE EVENT
The British Championships is British Weight Lifting’s (BWL) flagship event, bringing together the UK’s finest weightlifting and para powerlifting talent across one action-packed weekend.
This year’s Championships also carry added significance as a Commonwealth Games qualifying event for weightlifting, raising the stakes as athletes compete for national titles and selection opportunities for Glasgow 2026.
International weightlifting teams will also take to the platform, making this a must-see showcase of world-class strength sport on UK soil.
Be there to witness Britain’s strongest live. Bring the next generation: Children under 12 attend FREE with a paying adult.
Athlete information
Men’s and Women’s seniors
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Key downloads
Event timeline
2025 Competition results
Men’s and Women’s senior medallists
Men’s and Women’s masters medallists
60kg category
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1
First place – Yegeun Ji:
Snatch 94kg | Clean & Jerk 124kg | Total 218kg -
2
Second place – Llewellyn Waits:
Snatch 88kg | Clean & Jerk 115kg | Total 203kg -
3
Third place – Taylor Maguire:
Snatch 90kg | Clean & Jerk 105kg | Total 195kg
65kg category
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First place – George Kinnell:
Snatch 93kg | Clean & Jerk 125kg | Total 218kg -
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Second place – Russell Davies:
Snatch 89kg | Clean & Jerk 111kg | Total 200kg
71kg category
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1
First place – Jonathan Chin:
Snatch 125kg | Clean & Jerk 157kg | Total 282kg -
2
Second place – Michael Farmer:
Snatch 129kg | Clean & Jerk 150kg | Total 279kg -
3
Third place – Jaswant Shergill:
Snatch 125kg | Clean & Jerk 145kg | Total 270kg
Men’s and Women’s Para Powerlifting medallists
Media accreditation information
Accreditation Scope
Accredited media will receive access to designated media areas, and mixed zone opportunities (subject to final event operations plan) TBC. Complimentary access to the British Championships? Commercial partners will be prioritised for warm-up area access.
Media policy
All accredited media must adhere to the BWL Event Media Policy, including guidelines relating to filming, photography, and content usage rights.
Media policy
Planning to capture professional content? Here’s what you need to do:
- Complete the accreditation form (deadline: 28 April 2026, 23:59)
- Applications will be reviewed after the deadline
- You’ll receive a decision by 1 May 2026