India created sports history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by securing two gold medals in judo within a span of just 15 minutes. Judoka Harsh Singh delivered an outstanding performance in the men's 60 kg division to become the first Indian male athlete to win a CWG judo gold. Moments earlier, 23-year-old Asmita Dey clinched India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in women's judo in the 48 kg category. These twin victories brought India's total gold medal tally to five at the ongoing competition.
Harsh Singh Dominates Men's 60kg Category
In the men's 60 kg weight class, Harsh Singh exhibited tactical superiority and technical precision throughout his matches. In the final bout, he faced Joshua Katz of Australia and maintained complete control over the contest. Harsh executed a decisive Waza-Ari technique to secure a 10-0 victory against Katz. With this gold medal, Harsh became the first male judoka from India to reach the top of the podium at the Commonwealth Games, marking a major milestone for Indian martial arts.
Asmita Dey Captures Historic Women's Judo Gold
Prior to Harsh Singh's victory, 23-year-old judoka Asmita Dey set the tone for India in the women's 48 kg division. Displaying remarkable agility and composure, Asmita triumphed in her final match to claim India's maiden gold medal in judo at the Games. The consecutive victories by Asmita and Harsh within a 15-minute window transformed India's judo campaign into a historic double gold triumph, highlighting the rising standards of Indian combat sports.
Rajnath Singh and President Murmu Praise the Champions
Following the achievements on the mat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted a congratulatory message on social media platform X to honor Harsh Singh. He noted that the athlete's fearless spirit, technical excellence, and unwavering resolve earned another proud moment for the nation internationally. President Droupadi Murmu also extended warm congratulations to both Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh for their historic double gold victory at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Public Reaction
Sports fans across social media platforms celebrated the double gold triumph with enthusiasm, praising the judokas for raising India's profile in international combat sports. Alongside widespread congratulations, some citizens called for increased official backing and improved infrastructure for martial arts disciplines across the country.
