Canadian judoka Coralie Godbout won the bronze medal in the women's -78 kg judo competition on Sunday [1].
The victory marks a significant achievement for Canada's martial arts program during the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Godbout, who hails from Lévis, Quebec, secured the medal on Day 10 of the competition in Glasgow, Scotland [1, 2].
Godbout earned her place on the podium by defeating Ishroop Narang of India in the bronze-medal match [1, 3]. The match took place as part of the women's -78 kg weight class events [1, 3].
The result adds to the total medal count for the Canadian delegation in Glasgow. The event occurred during the final stages of the Games, where athletes from across the Commonwealth competed in various disciplines [2, 4].
Godbout's performance in the -78 kg category highlights the competitive strength of Canadian judo on the international stage. The victory in Glasgow follows a rigorous qualification and training period leading up to the 2026 Games [1, 2].
“Coralie Godbout won the bronze medal in the women's -78 kg judo competition”
Godbout's bronze medal reinforces Canada's standing in international judo, particularly in the middleweight categories. By defeating a high-level opponent from India, Godbout demonstrates the depth of the Canadian talent pool in combat sports within the Commonwealth circuit.
