Ajaya Babu Wins Silver in 79kg Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games
Ajaya Babu has won a silver medal in the 79kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new record in the process.
Ajaya Babu Wins Silver in 79kg Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games
Ajaya Babu has won a silver medal in the 79kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new record in the process. Babu's achievement has been hailed as a remarkable feat, considering the high level of competition in the event. The Commonwealth Games have seen several Indian athletes making a mark, and Babu's win is a testament to the country's growing prowess in weightlifting. Babu's silver medal is a significant achievement, and he has brought pride to the nation with his remarkable performance.
Ajaya Babu Wins Silver, India's 6th Weightlifting Medal at 2026 CWG
Ajaya Babu has won silver in the men's 79kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with a total lift of 330kg. Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad won gold with a total lift of 331kg. England's Chris Murray won bronze with a total lift of 325kg. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagram district, Ajaya Babu lifted a Games record 149kg in snatch and 181kg in clean and jerk for a total of 330kg.
India wins gold in women’s 48kg weightlifting at CWG 2026
India’s Mirabai Chanu claimed gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday. The victory marked Chanu’s third successive Commonwealth Games gold in the category. Bindyarani Devi added to India’s tally with a bronze in the women’s 58kg category. India’s campaign at the 23rd edition of the Games began with a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze. The team’s performance sets the tone for India’s medal hopes in the ongoing multi-sport event.