Remove ad only read news Big welcome to Russian World Powerlifting Champion, Ajay Yadav in Gaya, the whole city echoed with Bharat Mata Ki Jai. The entire city echoed with slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Remember Ajay…read more Congratulations to World Powerlifting Champion Ajay Yadav in Gaya. Photo Jagran Samvad Sutra, Fatehpur. A festive atmosphere was witnessed in Fatehpur on the homecoming of young powerlifter Ajay Yadav from Purani Bathan, who brought glory to India by winning the gold medal in the World Powerlifting Championship held in Russia on Thursday. As soon as he reached Fatehpur, a large number of people and youngsters gathered near the Hanuman temple and gave him a grand welcome with flower garlands. Crowds of people began to gather on the streets this morning. As soon as Ajay entered the city, patriotic songs started playing on the DJ and the youth filled the atmosphere with energy and enthusiasm chanting slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Before the welcome, Ajay offered prayers and received blessings at the Bajrang Bali temple. There was also a large crowd of people in the temple premises and there was a competition to have pictures taken with the gold winner. Remove advertisement Read only news Ajay became world champion twice in five months. On December 7, after defeating 35 countries and defeating Iran in the final, he won the gold medal by lifting 265 kg. Earlier, in the International Championship held in Vietnam on July 22, 2025, he also won gold by defeating the legendary player from Bangkok. Hailing from an ordinary farming family, Ajay started serving the country by joining the Indian Army in 2010 and continued the practice of weightlifting while in the army. This historical achievement of his brought glory to Fatehpur, Gaya district and Bihar. Ajay’s success remains an inspiration to the youth.