Indian Judokas Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026, Securing Final Spots

Judo: Asmita, Harsh, Yamini Advance to Finals

Indian judokas showcased exceptional talent at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Friday, with Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh, and Yamini Mourya all advancing to the finals of their respective categories, ensuring India will earn three medals in judo. Asmita secured her position in the women's -48kg final after a thrilling victory in the Golden Score against Scotland's Sumer Shaw.

In a match that lasted 6:27 minutes, Asmita triumphed over the four-time senior British champion by Yuko (1-0). The contest was tightly contested, with neither judoka scoring during the regulation time, leading to extra time. After receiving a Shido penalty late in the match, Asmita kept her cool and clinched victory in the Golden Score by executing a throw that pinned Shaw down, earning the crucial point.

Harsh Singh continued India's strong performance by reaching the men's -60kg final with a decisive win over Australia's Pedro Carlos Antun Neto. Harsh delivered a commanding performance, achieving a Waza-Ari (10-0) with a powerful throw midway through the match, which was sufficient for victory. Despite both competitors receiving Shido penalties, Harsh maintained control throughout and comfortably advanced to the gold medal match, ensuring at least a silver medal for India.

Yamini Mourya further contributed to India's judo achievements by advancing to the women's -57kg final after a swift semifinal victory against South Africa's Donne Breytenbach. Yamini completed the match in just 1:38 minutes, securing an Ippon—the highest score in judo—by throwing her opponent and holding her down. Asmita, Harsh, and Yamini are now poised to compete for gold medals later today.

India's Overall Medal Count

As of now, India has amassed a total of 17 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, which includes three gold, nine silver, and five bronze medals. The gold medals were achieved by Mirabai Chanu in women's 48kg weightlifting, Sharmila Dhankar in women's shot put F57, and Dilip Gavit in men's 100m T47.

India's silver medals have been won by Rishikanta Singh, Muthupandi Raja, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Harjinder Kaur, Gulveer Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Mohammed Basil, and Lovepreet Singh. The bronze medals were secured by Jhandu Kumar, Bindyarani Devi, Shilpa K Shyla, and Seema Kaliramna.