Glasgow 2026: India Clinches Historic Double Judo Gold as Sreeshankar Wins Silver

India's judo contingent scripted history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing two gold medals on Day 7 of the competition. Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh dominated their respective weight categories, with Singh clinching the top spot in the Men’s -60kg event following a series of clinical victories. Yamini also reached the finals in her category, ensuring the judo squad surpassed previous medal expectations. This performance marks the first time India has secured multiple gold medals in judo at a single Commonwealth Games edition.

The surge in judo was complemented by Murali Sreeshankar’s silver medal in the men's long jump. Sreeshankar’s podium finish came during a high-octane athletics session that saw several world records challenged. The seventh day of the Glasgow games was characterized by a gold rush for major nations, but India’s breakthroughs in cycling and weightlifting added significant depth to the national medal count. These victories reflect the success of India's long-term athlete development programs aimed at diversifying medal prospects beyond traditional strongholds.

India's current performance in Glasgow places the nation among the top-tier competitors, signaling a shift in traditional sporting dominance within the Commonwealth. The success of young athletes like Asmita Dey provides immediate momentum for the remaining combat sport events, including boxing and wrestling. National coaches expect this momentum to translate into further podium finishes as the games enter their final phase. For the average Indian viewer, these results underscore the country's rising status as a multi-sport powerhouse on the global stage.