India Shines at Commonwealth Games 2026 with Historic Judo Golds and Boxing Success
India's Golden Day at Commonwealth Games
On July 31, India celebrated a remarkable day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, highlighted by judokas Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh winning gold medals. The boxing team also showcased their prowess, with five boxers advancing to the finals, ensuring at least silver medals for each.
The Indian judo team made history on the ninth day of the Games, with Asmita clinching the women's 48kg title, followed by Harsh's victory in the men's 60kg category. These wins marked India's first-ever judo gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, significantly boosting the nation's medal tally.
Asmita displayed remarkable composure in a tightly contested final against Canada's Heidi Quach. After a challenging start, where Quach initially took the lead, Asmita leveled the score and forced the match into Golden Score. In the decisive moment, she executed a precise throw to secure the gold.
Earlier, Asmita had triumphed in a tough semifinal against Scotland's Sumer Shaw, winning by Yuko after a lengthy Golden Score period.
Harsh Singh followed suit, defeating Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final. He maintained a strong defense against Katz's aggressive tactics and found his moment to score, executing a well-timed throw that led to his victory.
This win marked India's second judo gold of the Games and contributed to a total of five golds for the country in Glasgow.
In boxing, India's athletes continued their impressive performances, with five pugilists reaching the finals. Notably, reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria dominated her semifinal against Lesotho's Rapelang Maselela, winning via Referee Stop Contest.
Arundhati Choudhary also advanced to the finals in the women's 70kg category after a close victory over defending champion Rosie Eccles. Meanwhile, Ankush Panghal secured his spot in the men's 80kg final with a unanimous decision win.
Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh rounded out India's boxing success, both reaching their respective finals with commanding performances.
With these achievements, India has now amassed a total of 19 medals in Glasgow, including five golds, nine silvers, and five bronzes. The gold medalists include Mirabai Chanu, Sharmila Dhankar, Dilip Gavit, Asmita Dey, and Harsh Singh, while the silver and bronze medals were earned by various athletes across different events.