Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh Win India’s First Commonwealth Judo Golds

Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won India’s first-ever judo gold medals at the Commonwealth Games on 31 July 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. The medals were won at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) during the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Judo at the Commonwealth Games

Judo became part of the Commonwealth Games programme in 1990. Before 31 July 2026, India had won 11 judo medals at the Commonwealth Games, including five silver medals and six bronze medals, but no gold medal.

Women’s 48kg Category

Asmita Dey won the women’s 48kg gold medal after defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1 in a golden score contest. She became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Asmita Dey is 23 years old and belongs to Tripura.

Men’s 60kg Category

Harsh Singh won the men’s 60kg gold medal after defeating Australia’s Joshua Katz 10-0 by waza-ari. He became the first male judoka from India to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Harsh Singh is 23 years old and competed in his maiden Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Judo is a Japanese martial art and combat sport that uses throws, pins, joint locks, and chokeholds.
• Golden score is an extra contest period in judo used when a bout ends in a tie after regular time.
• Waza-ari is a scoring term in judo and is below ippon in the points system.
• The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event held among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.

India’s Other Medal in Judo

Yamini Mourya won a silver medal in the women’s 57kg category on 31 July 2026. She lost the final to England’s Acelya Toprak.