India: Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh Win Historic Double Judo Gold

A Historic Day for Indian Judo: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh Secure Double Gold at CWG 2026

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will forever be etched in Indian sporting history as a watershed moment for Indian judo. For the first time ever, the Indian national anthem played twice in the judo arena, marking a spectacular and unprecedented double gold victory.

Key Highlights of the Historic Wins:

Asmita Dey's Golden Triumph: 23-year-old Asmita Dey from Tripura shattered the ultimate barrier, becoming the first-ever Indian judoka (male or female) to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Competing in the women's 48kg category, she secured her victory in a dramatic final against Canada's Heidi Quach. Dey fought back from an early penalty, forcing the match into a Golden Score sudden-death period before executing the decisive throw to seal her historic win. Her victory was deeply emotional, coming just seven months after the sudden passing of her father, her biggest supporter.
Harsh Singh's Composed Victory: Shortly after Dey's historic moment, 23-year-old Harsh Singh from Delhi etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. Competing in his maiden CWG, Singh delivered a tactically disciplined performance in the men's 60kg final. He upset the highly experienced Australian Olympian Joshua Katz, executing a decisive Waza-ari in the final 41 seconds of the bout to claim the title.

This incredible double victory marks a new era for combat sports in India, proving that Indian athletes have arrived to dominate the global stage.

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