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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Valluri Ajaya Babu on winning the Silver medal in the Men’s 79 kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
The Prime Minister expressed delight that Valluri Ajaya Babu has also etched his name in the record books by setting a Commonwealth Games record in the Snatch event.
Shri Modi extended his best wishes to him for his future endeavours.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“More glory for India in Weightlifting!
Delighted that Valluri Ajaya Babu brings home the Silver Medal in the Men’s 79 kg category at the Glasgow games. He has also etched his name in the record books by setting a CWG Record in the Snatch event. Congratulations to him and all the best for his endeavours ahead.
#CWG2026”
More glory for India in Weightlifting!
Delighted that Valluri Ajaya Babu brings home the Silver Medal in the Men’s 79 kg category at the Glasgow games. He has also etched his name in the record books by setting a CWG Record in the Snatch event. Congratulations to him and all the… pic.twitter.com/APBtXfj1nN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2026
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Source attribution: Press Information Bureau, Government of India.