Heidi Quach of Canada won a silver medal in the women’s -48 kg judo final on Friday [1].
The result marks a significant achievement for the Canadian judo team while contributing to a historic gold-medal run for India in Glasgow [2].
Quach reached the final of the competition during the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland [3]. She faced Asmita Dey of India in a closely contested gold-medal match that ended in a 2-1 victory for Dey [4]. The match was described as a thriller that required a golden score to determine the winner [5].
Quach's second-place finish adds to Canada's overall judo performance at the Games. The Canadian team has secured a total of two gold medals, and one silver medal [6].
The event took place on July 31, 2026 [7]. While some reports identified the date as Day 8 of the Games, other accounts listed it as Day 9 [8].
For India, the victory by Dey represents a breakthrough in the sport. The win helped India end a gold-medal drought in judo through a historic double, which included another victory by Harsh Singh [9].
“Heidi Quach of Canada won a silver medal in the women’s -48 kg judo final”
This result underscores the growing competitiveness of judo within the Commonwealth, particularly for India and Canada. By securing a silver medal, Quach maintains Canada's status as a powerhouse in the sport, while Dey's victory signals a shift in regional dominance as India breaks its gold-medal drought in judo.
