Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh deliver double judo gold for India at Commonwealth Games
India secured two gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh both claimed top honours. Asmita Dey became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg final.
Published on 2026-07-31T16:02:55.0000000Z, this account records a landmark moment for Indian judo at the Commonwealth stage. Asmita Dey’s success in the women's 48kg division represents an inaugural gold for India in judo at the Games. Harsh Singh’s victory alongside hers completed a remarkable two-gold outcome for the Indian contingent in the sport.
Asmita Dey overcame Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg final to clinch the gold, creating history for India in the discipline. Her achievement establishes her as the first judoka from the country to reach the top step at the Commonwealth Games. The result was a defining moment for the Indian judo squad at this edition of the Games.
Harsh Singh added the second gold for India in judo, a success noted in coverage as a historic accomplishment. Details of his bout and opponent were recorded alongside Asmita Dey’s milestone, together forming a double-gold outcome for India in the sport. The pair’s performances were highlighted in reports of the judo competition.
The two titles delivered by Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh stand out in the Commonwealth Games judo programme, marking a high point for India in the event. Their wins were reported on 2026-07-31T16:02:55.0000000Z and underline a significant achievement for the nation’s judokas.
Both Asmita Dey’s victory over Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg final and Harsh Singh’s gold combine to create a memorable double for India in judo at the Commonwealth Games. The results are recorded here as historic firsts for the country in the sport at the Games.