Valluri Ajaya Babu won silver in the men’s 79 kg weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July 2026, lifting a total of 330 kg (149 kg snatch, 181 kg clean and jerk).
The Medal and Lifts
- Medal: Silver in men’s 79 kg, Commonwealth Games 2026 (Glasgow), 27 July 2026.
- Total Lifted: 330 kg — 149 kg snatch; 181 kg clean & jerk.
- Result Margin: Finished 1 kg behind gold medallist Erry Hidayat Muhammad (331 kg total, Games record total).
- Games Record: Snatch — 149 kg set at CWG 2026.
Competition Format & Classification
- Two Lifts: Snatch and clean & jerk; combined best valid lift from each decides ranking.
- Attempts: Three attempts allowed per lift; best successful attempt counts.
- Weight Class: Men’s 79 kg is an IWF senior-category weight class used in international events.
Athlete Profile & Recent Results
- Recent Win: Gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships (Ahmedabad) with a 335 kg total.
- Origin: From Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh; born 25 Nov 2004.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- IWF: International Weightlifting Federation governs weight classes, technical rules and anti-doping for international competitions.
- CGF: Commonwealth Games Federation is the governing body for the Commonwealth Games.