Golden Double on the Mat: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh Clinch Judo Titles for India at Glasgow CWG 2026

Indian judokas delivered a stunning double blow at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday, sweeping gold medals across both women’s and men’s lightweight categories. Asmita Dey kicked off the gold rush with a tactical victory over Canada’s Heidi Quach in the women’s 48kg final, before Harsh Singh doubled India’s joy by striking gold in the men’s 60kg event shortly after.

Tactical Masterclass Secures 48kg Title for Asmita Dey

In a high-stakes women’s 48kg final, Asmita Dey showed remarkable nerve and tactical awareness to edge past Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1. Facing a seasoned opponent, the Indian judoka maintained a tight defensive guard while capitalising on critical scoring windows in the closing stages to seal the biggest win of her career.

Dey was in dominant form throughout the day at Glasgow, cruising through the qualification rounds before holding her composure under extreme pressure in the final. Her victory adds another historic gold to India’s rising tally on the Commonwealth stage.

Harsh Singh Completes the Golden Sweep in 60kg

Building on the momentum set by Dey, Harsh Singh delivered a spectacular campaign in the men’s 60kg division to claim India’s second judo gold of the day. Singh’s aggressive style and sharp mat control proved decisive as he powered through his draw to top the podium.

The double triumph marks a major milestone for Indian combat sports, underlining the country’s growing influence in judo at the international level and setting a strong foundation for the rest of the Indian contingent in Glasgow.