Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu produced a stellar performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching the Silver medal in the Men's 79kg weightlifting event. His achievement adds to India's growing success in weightlifting at the multi-sport event, where Indian athletes continue to demonstrate remarkable strength and consistency on the international stage.
Amit Shah Congratulates the Medalist
Celebrating the achievement, Amit Shah commended the weightlifter on X for bringing honor to the nation. Highlighting how weightlifting continues to boost the national medal tally, he stated that Ajaya Babu's remarkable performance reflects deep dedication and will serve as an inspiration for the upcoming generation of athletes.
Weightlifters Boost India's Medal Count
The success in the Men's 79kg category builds on a series of strong performances by the Indian weightlifting contingent at CWG 2026. Earlier in the competition, weightlifter Bindyarani Devi secured a Bronze medal in the women's 58kg category, which took India's overall medal count to six. With Ajaya Babu's silver contribution along with other podium finishes, India's total medal tally has expanded to 10 medals, comprising 2 Gold, 5 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals.
Public Reaction
Fans and sports enthusiasts across social media warmly congratulated Valluri Ajaya Babu for his performance. While many praised the overall output of the weightlifting team, several users expressed optimism about India winning even more medals as the tournament progresses.
