Today marked a special moment for British powerlifting as we welcomed Charlie Marillier, the newly appointed CEO of GBPF, for his very first appearance.

Joining him was Christian Ayandokun, back from Chengdu and ready to dive into the conversation. Together, we explored the future of British powerlifting, Charlie’s vision for the federation, and the priorities that will shape the next chapter of our federation.

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The boys are back — but Espin’s still struggling with the basics of powerlifting.

In today’s catch-up, the crew reunited with high energy and good vibes, but it was clear Espin’s journey in powerlifting remains a work in progress. While the others are settling back into rhythm, Espin continues to struggle with foundational knowledge

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Agata and her coach Paweł appeared on the Sabado Session podcast today, offering a powerful and emotional account of the challenges Agata has faced in her career, particularly in relation to her ongoing dispute with the Polish Federation for revoking her competition license.

During the episode, they discussed a pattern of institutional neglect and unfair treatment that has spanned several years. Agata spoke candidly about being sidelined despite her consistent performance, facing administrative roadblocks, and being denied opportunities that were readily given to others. Paweł added context from a coach’s perspective, highlighting the lack of transparency in selection processes, the absence of athlete advocacy, and the psychological toll these injustices have taken on both of them.

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