Shivraj congratulates Ajay Babu on CWG 2026 weightlifting silver
Synopsis
Valluri Ajay Babu won silver in the men's 79 kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026, lifting 330 kg in total and setting a new Commonwealth Games snatch record. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated him on 28 July 2026.
Key Takeaways
Valluri Ajay Babu won the silver medal in the men's 79 kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026 .
He lifted a total of 330 kg across the snatch and clean-and-jerk disciplines.
Ajay Babu set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan publicly congratulated him via X on 28 July 2026 .
Chouhan described the achievement as an inspiration for India's youth to pursue excellence.
A new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch, a silver medal in the men's 79 kg weightlifting event, and a total lift of 330 kg — Valluri Ajay Babu delivered one of India's standout moments at CWG 2026, and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was quick to mark it on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Posting in Hindi, Chouhan wrote: 'Heartfelt congratulations to Valluri Ajay Babu for winning the silver medal with a brilliant performance in the men's 79 kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026. By lifting a total of 330 kg, he has demonstrated extraordinary strength, discipline, and unbreakable resolve. By setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch, you have added another glorious chapter to India's achievements.'
330 kg and a snatch record that rewrites the books
The 330 kg total is the headline number, but it is the snatch performance that puts Ajay Babu's effort in a different category — a new Commonwealth Games record in that discipline, erasing whatever mark previously stood in the books. Weightlifting rewards the complete athlete: the explosive snatch tests raw speed-strength, while the clean-and-jerk demands composure under a loaded bar. To break a Games record in one and accumulate 330 kg across both speaks to a performance that was both technically precise and physically dominant.Ajay Babu's place in India's weightlifting story
Valluri Ajay Babu is an Indian weightlifter who has built his career on the international circuit. The Commonwealth Games remain one of the premier stages for Indian lifters — a competition where the country has historically punched well above its weight and produced champions who go on to define the sport domestically. Ajay Babu's silver, paired with a record, adds his name to that lineage. Cabinet ministers routinely use social media to amplify athlete achievements at multi-sport events, and Chouhan — a senior BJP leader and former four-term Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh — framed the moment in explicitly inspirational terms, saying the success 'will continue to inspire the country's youth to strive constantly towards excellence.' A silver medal and a Commonwealth record. India's weightlifters keep writing new chapters — and Ajay Babu just authored one of the best.Point of View
Historically competitive at Commonwealth level, is also a bellwether for how India's mid-weight lifters are progressing globally. A minister of Chouhan's stature amplifying the moment signals that the result is being read in Delhi as more than a routine silver.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Valluri Ajay Babu?
Valluri Ajay Babu is an Indian weightlifter who competed in the men's 79 kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning a silver medal and setting a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch.
What did Valluri Ajay Babu achieve at CWG 2026?
He won the silver medal in the men's 79 kg weightlifting event, lifted a total of 330 kg, and set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch discipline.
What is the CWG 2026 snatch record set by Ajay Babu?
Ajay Babu set a new Commonwealth Games record in the snatch during the men's 79 kg weightlifting event at CWG 2026; the specific weight lifted in the snatch is not separately detailed in available information.
Why did Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulate Ajay Babu?
As Union Agriculture Minister and a senior national leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan posted congratulations on X to celebrate Ajay Babu's silver medal and snatch record at CWG 2026, calling it an inspiration for India's youth.
How has India performed in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games?
India has historically been a strong performer in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, regularly winning medals across weight categories. Ajay Babu's silver and snatch record at CWG 2026 continue that tradition.
