Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan in Tuesday congratulated Valluri Ajay Babu for winning the silver medal in weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Taking to his X handle, Pawan expressed lauded Valluri Ajay Babu for bringing such a great honour to the nation by winning a medal. Pawan Kalyan stated that Ajay Babu became a champion who has shown exemplary discipline and sportsmanship.

Heartiest congratulations to Valluri Ajaya Babu on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s 79kg Weightlifting event at the #CWG2026 in Glasgow, bringing yet another moment of glory to India.

From Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, Ajaya has carried forward a remarkable sporting legacy,… pic.twitter.com/hdFE6GDL31

— Deputy CMO, Andhra Pradesh (@APDeputyCMO) July 28, 2026

According to Pawan, Ajay Babu followed the path of his father Valluri Srinivasa Rao who was also an excellent sportsperson and expressed that Andhra Pradesh feels proud of such excellent sportspersons who make their state and country proud.