Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won gold medals in judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland [1], [2].
These victories represent a historic milestone for Indian sports, as the duo became the first Indian judokas to achieve gold medals at the Commonwealth Games [2]. The results signal a shift in India's competitive standing within the international judo community.
The gold medals were secured on day nine [3] of the competition. Asmita Dey, who is 23 and hails from Tripura, emerged as a primary figure in this achievement [1]. While some reports identify Dey as the first individual to reach this milestone [1], other records credit both Dey and Harsh Singh as the first-ever Indian judokas to win gold at the event [2].
The achievements occurred during the 2026 [1] Games, where the Indian contingent sought to expand its medal count across various disciplines. The success of the judo team in Glasgow adds to the growing momentum of Indian athletes in combat sports, a trend that has seen increased investment and training in recent years.
In addition to the gold medalists, Yamini Mourya also contributed to the team's success by winning a silver medal [2]. The collective performance of these athletes has drawn national attention to the sport of judo in India, which has historically struggled to reach the top of the podium at the Commonwealth level.
“Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh are the first-ever Indian judokas to win Commonwealth Games gold”
These gold medals break a long-standing ceiling for Indian judo, transitioning the sport from a participatory effort to a medal-winning discipline at the Commonwealth level. By securing the first-ever golds in this category, Dey and Singh provide a blueprint for future athletes and likely increase government and private funding for combat sports infrastructure in India.
