India Creates Judo History With Double Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026
Indian judokas Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh delivered a historic performance by winning two gold medals on the same day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
India celebrated a landmark day in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh captured gold medals in their respective categories, giving the country its first ever Commonwealth judo titles. Their remarkable achievements marked a new chapter for Indian judo on the international stage.
Asmita Dey, a 23 year old athlete from Tripura, opened the golden run by claiming the women’s 48 kilogram title. Facing Canada’s Heidi Quach in the final, she displayed exceptional determination and tactical brilliance to fight back after an early setback and secure a memorable victory. Her triumph made her the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Soon after Asmita’s success, Harsh Singh added another historic moment by winning the men’s 60 kilogram final. The 23 year old defeated Australian Olympian Joshua Katz with a composed and disciplined performance, becoming the first Indian male judoka to claim a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Despite competing in his maiden Commonwealth Games, Harsh remained calm under pressure and executed his strategy with confidence against an experienced opponent. His victory completed a dream day for India, with two judo gold medals arriving within hours of each other.
The double gold performance significantly strengthened India’s medal tally at the Games and highlighted the growing strength of the country’s judo program. The achievements of Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh are expected to inspire a new generation of athletes to pursue excellence in the sport.
India’s outstanding performance in Glasgow continued to attract attention as the nation added to its medal count with strong displays across multiple disciplines. However, the historic double gold in judo will remain one of the defining moments of the campaign.
