Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh secure India’s first judo golds at 2026 Commonwealth Games

31 Jul 2026, 10:11 pm IST|
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh secure India’s first judo golds at 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh claimed India’s first-ever gold medals in judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The victories represented a landmark achievement for Indian judo at the multi-sport event.

The judo competition in Glasgow produced a milestone for India when both Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh reached the top of the podium. Each athlete’s gold brought the nation its inaugural top-place finishes in the sport at the Commonwealth Games. These results were recorded as part of the judo programme at the 2026 Games held in Glasgow.

Dey’s success contributed one of the two historic titles earned by India in judo at this edition of the Games. Harsh Singh’s gold completed the pair of firsts, ensuring that India left Glasgow with its first judo gold medals. Together, their achievements altered India’s previously held medal record in the sport at the Commonwealth level.

The two triumphs came during the officially scheduled judo events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. By securing gold, Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh established new entries in the Games’ official results for India in judo. Those entries will remain part of the event’s permanent archives.

India’s medal roster for the 2026 Commonwealth Games now includes the golds won by Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh in judo in Glasgow. The names of both athletes appear on the list of Indian gold medallists from the 2026 Games. These wins stand as the first gold medals India has earned in judo at the Commonwealth Games.

The gold medals won by Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh at Glasgow 2026 represent a significant milestone in India’s Commonwealth Games history. Their accomplishments are recorded in the official results for judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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