Gold Medal Match Forces Indian Judoka into Golden Score

During the women’s 78 kg judo competition at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Indian judoka Ishrūp Narang was driven into a golden‑score showdown by Canada’s Korali Godbooth after a dead‑locked regular period. Neither athlete could secure points in the initial eight minutes, prompting a sudden‑death overtime.

In the extra period, Godbooth seized the initiative at 6:19, executing a technique that earned a yuko and clinched the bronze medal. Narang, who had previously defeated Scotland’s Nicole Wood and advanced through the draw, was left just short of the podium.

The result adds to India’s judo medal count of four for the Games and underscores the fine margins that separate medalists from runners‑up in high‑stakes international contests.