Historic Golds for Asmita and Harsh Singh Boost India’s Commonwealth Judo Profile

Asmita Dey’s victory in the 48 kg women’s judo final marked the first gold ever for India in this sport at the Commonwealth Games. She overcame Canada’s Heidi Quach with a 2‑1 score, displaying tactical patience and defensive discipline. Later, 23‑year‑old Harsh Singh secured the nation’s first men’s judo gold by defeating Australia’s Joshua Katj, employing a powerful wazari‑ari and solid defense throughout the four‑minute bout. Their historic wins, together with Yamini Maurya’s silver, illustrate India’s growing dominance in judo.