Modi hails India’s first-ever judo double gold at Commonwealth Games
India's Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey won gold in judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking India's first-ever double judo gold at a single Commonwealth Games.
Harsh Singh defeated Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final with a disciplined tactical display.
Asmita Dey won the women's 48kg title against Canada's Heidi Quach via Golden Score.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the athletes on X, calling it a 'historic day' for Indian judo and hoping their wins would boost the sport's popularity.
India's total medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games reached 19, including five gold, nine silver, and five bronze.
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