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Welcome to BPO Web Site
Welcome to the British Powerlifting Organisation Web site. The intention is, that this site will become the focal point for members and non-members giving direct access to BPO portal for activities and information.
For information relating to all aspects of the BPO please contact David Carter or any executive member.
Link to Executive Page
Link for BPO Information and Membership Form
Link to Lifter of the Year Positions
Link to 2012 WPF Championships Information Page
For further information relating to this web site or any comments & suggestions, please contact: David Carter BPO President
Powerlifting and the BPO - A Brief History
In 1994 Brian Smith and David Carter reformed British Powerlifting on firm basis of commitment and integrity. In 1996 a strong European base of powerlifters was formulated with the European Powerlifting Congress with ten other countries, to which the BPO is affiliated to. Divisions in 1997 involved those to set up a breakaway organisation remaining affiliated to the WPC. Concerns at this time evolved around the credibility of lifting apparel, i.e. Canvas and multiple ply lifting suits, standards of adjudication of officials, whiners and moaners, unlike the talkers who do nothing, to which the BPO are diametrically opposed to.
Carl Smith from Austria went forward building, with a small handful of dedicated people, to form the World Powerlifting Federation (WPF) in 1999, to which the BPO is affiliated.
The BPO have rode mighty storms of turbulence within the Powerlifting fraternity, but only operate with people who take action to develop Powerlifting, maintain high standards of adjudication and lifting attire , to which only the quality powerlifters in Great Britain enjoy, respect and value. This is equally valued in Europe and rest of the World.
Latest News
Latest Update
March - 2012 British Championships - News Flash
March - Site update - Records, Results and Information
February - Site update - Records, Results and Information
January - News Flash BPO to host WPF 2012 World Championships - Link
January - Well done to Dawn Morrel, BPO Lifter of the Year - Link
December - 2011 Updated with 2012 Calendar of Events
December - 2011 British Record Breakers Championships Results Added
November - 2011 World Championship News Flash - link
October 31/10/2011 - Please review link for future Monolift Safety
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