Northern Ireland Weightlifting or ‘NIWL’ is the governing body for all weightlifting in NI.

Follow us for information on upcoming competitions, courses, club and squad training!


  • Northern Ireland Weightlifting Athlete Support 2025
    NI Weightlifting is excited to announce the launch of our Athlete Support Program for 2025, designed to assist Northern Ireland’s most promising weightlifting talents in achieving their competitive goals.
  • Start List Released – NI Championships
    The start lists are out! Athletes, please check your groups and weigh-in times. Remember to bring your photographic ID and follow the required dress code. Let’s make this a smooth and successful competition!
  • NIWL Athlete Support
    NI Weightlifting is excited to announce the launch of our Athlete Support Program for 2025, designed to assist Northern Ireland’s most promising weightlifting talents in achieving their competitive goals.


Click here to find out information on the start list for events and don’t miss out on your start times as well as other information such as weigh-in times and officials

Training and Squad Sessions

NIWL’s Training and Squad Session where you can sign up to train alongside other athletes and work on your development as an athlete, these are available to all age categories.

We upload photo albums from each of our previous events and publish them on our website for you to download for free!

This is the NIWL’s official rules and regulations please ensure you are up to date on all rules, including attire.

Learn how to become a member of the BWL and compete in the NIWL competitions by becoming a member!