Harsh Singh Secures Gold in Men's 60kg Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Indian judoka Harsh Singh has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He defeated Australia's Joshua Katz with a score of 10-0, showcasing a disciplined performance. This victory not only adds to India's judo accolades but also contributes to the country's impressive medal tally at the Games. With a total of 19 medals, including five golds, India's athletes are making their mark in Glasgow. Read on to discover more about the final match and India's overall performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 22:22 IST

Victory at the Commonwealth Games

Indian judoka Harsh Singh achieved a remarkable feat by winning the gold medal in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He triumphed over Australia's Joshua Katz with a decisive Waza-Ari score of 10-0 during the final match held on Friday, as reported by ESPN. This victory marked India's second gold medal in judo at the Games, following Asmita Dey's earlier success in the women's 48kg category.

Details of the Final Match

The final bout saw Katz starting with an aggressive approach, aiming to take an early lead. However, Harsh's strong defense thwarted Katz's attempts to score. Both competitors exchanged several attacks in the initial moments, but neither could establish a clear advantage. At one point, Katz nearly pinned Harsh, but the Indian judoka managed to escape and counter with his own attack.

For a significant portion of the match, neither athlete was able to score. The turning point came at the 3:19 mark when Harsh executed a well-timed throw, successfully pinning Katz to earn a Waza-Ari, which ultimately secured his victory and the Commonwealth Games title.

India's Overall Performance in Glasgow

With Harsh's gold medal, India has now achieved a total of five gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, contributing to an impressive overall medal tally of 19. This includes five gold, nine silver, and five bronze medals.

The gold medalists for India include Mirabai Chanu (women's 48kg weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (women's shot put F57), Dilip Gavit (men's 100m T47), Asmita Dey (women's 48kg judo), and Harsh Singh (men's 60kg judo). The silver medals were earned by Rishikanta Singh, Muthupandi Raja, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Harjinder Kaur, Gulveer Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Mohammed Basil, and Lovepreet Singh. Additionally, bronze medals were claimed by Jhandu Kumar, Bindyarani Devi, Shilpa K Shyla, and Seema Kaliramna.