2026 National Team Program Policy Released
Updated policy is designed to support medal outcomes, athlete accountability, and long-term development
Happy Thumbs Tape Company Announced as Official Thumb Tape Partner
Happy Thumbs Tape delivers durability, comfort, and support rep after rep
2026 USAW Sport Performance Selection Procedures Released
Selection Procedure Policy applies to international competitions events running Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026
Revised 2026 Qualifying Totals Released Following IWF’s Adjusted Bodyweight Categories
Full explanation on how qualifying for 2026 USAW national events works
USA Weightlifting Earns 61 Medals at Youth Pan American Championships, Wins Women’s U17 Title
Men’s U17, men & women’s U15 teams all earned silver to cap 2025 international competition
FISU 2026 World Championships Added to USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Calendar
World University Weightlifting Championships run Sept. 8-12 in Doha, Qatar
United States Sending 23 to Pan American Youth Championships
Competition in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, runs Nov. 10-15
IWF Adjusts Bodyweight Categories and Sets Categories for LA2028
Adjusted bodyweights take effect Aug. 1, 2026, USAW to follow suit
