SPORTS: AJAYA BABU VALLURI WINS GOLD

CURRENT CONTEXT

India’s Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in men’s 79 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 (Ahmedabad).

HIGHLIGHTS

• Winning lift: 335 kg total
• Beating: Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry (333 kg), Nigeria’s Adedapo Adeleke (306 kg)
• Other Indians:
  • Harjinder Kaur – Bronze (women’s 69 kg, 222 kg)
  • Mirabai Chanu – Gold (women’s 48 kg), secured 2026 Commonwealth Games berth