Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu for winning the silver medal in the Men’s 79kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He said the athlete’s determination and dedication had made the nation proud and would inspire aspiring sportspersons across the country.
Taking to X, Shah posted, “Weightlifting swells India’s medal tally! Proud of you Valluri Ajaya Babu. Your remarkable performance winning the Silver Medal🥈in the Men’s 79kg Weightlifting event at #CWG2026 reflects your dedication and will inspire the new generation.”
Weightlifting swells India’s medal tally!
Proud of you Valluri Ajaya Babu. Your remarkable performance winning the Silver Medal🥈in the Men’s 79kg Weightlifting event at #CWG2026 reflects your dedication and will inspire the new generation. pic.twitter.com/UuEs1i0pIK
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 28, 2026
Ajaya Babu secured the silver medal in the Men’s 79kg weightlifting event, adding another podium finish to India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026. His performance highlighted India’s continued strength in weightlifting on the international stage.
The medal further boosted India’s tally at the Games and drew praise from political leaders and sports enthusiasts.
Ajaya Babu’s achievement is being seen as another significant success for the Indian contingent as it continues to deliver strong performances across multiple sporting disciplines.
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