Asmita De and Harsh Singh won two gold medals in judo during the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland [1].
These victories represent a historic shift for Indian combat sports, as the nation secures its first gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games. The wins signal the growing competitiveness of India's judo program on the international stage.
On July 31, 2026, during the ninth day of the event [2], De scripted history by becoming the first Indian judo player to win a gold medal at the games [3]. She secured the top spot in the 48 kg category [3].
Harsh Singh also earned a gold medal in his respective category [1]. His victory is noted as the first time in Indian history that a judoka has achieved a second consecutive gold [2].
Together, the pair brought India's total medal count to 18 [4]. The duo's success in Glasgow highlights a surge in performance for the Indian delegation across multiple disciplines during the 2026 games.
Both athletes advanced through their brackets to win their respective finals [3], [2]. The achievements by De and Singh have placed India in a stronger position in the overall medal standings as the competition continues.
“Asmita De scripted history by becoming the first Indian judo player to win a gold medal”
The double gold in judo indicates a successful diversification of India's athletic strengths beyond traditional strongholds like wrestling or shooting. By securing historic firsts in both the women's 48 kg and men's categories, India is establishing a new precedent for judo, potentially increasing funding and training infrastructure for the sport domestically.