CM Majhi Hails India's CWG 2026 Judo Gold Double
Synopsis
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh for winning gold medals in Women's 48kg and Men's 60kg judo at Commonwealth Games 2026, calling the victories historic for Indian judo.
Key Takeaways
Asmita Dey won gold in the Women's 48kg judo event at Commonwealth Games 2026 .
Harsh Singh won gold in the Men's 60kg judo event at the same Games.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi called the victories 'historic' and said they opened 'a glorious new chapter for Indian judo.' Both medals were won on 31 July 2026 , delivering a double gold for India in a single evening.
The wins reflect India's growing investment in combat-sport training programmes at national and state levels.
Two gold medals. One electrifying night for Indian judo. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday, 31 July 2026 congratulated Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh for clinching gold in the Women's 48kg and Men's 60kg judo events respectively at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Majhi called the victories 'historic' and said they 'opened a glorious new chapter for Indian judo,' adding that the wins had 'made the nation immensely proud.' His post, tagged #Cheer4Bharat and #CWG2026, reflected the wave of national pride sweeping across the country following the double podium finish.
A Double Gold That Rewrites Indian Judo's Story
Judo has long sat in the shadow of India's more celebrated combat sports. These two golds — Asmita Dey in the Women's 48kg category and Harsh Singh in the Men's 60kg — arriving on the same day mark an extraordinary moment. Back-to-back gold medals at a Commonwealth Games signals a depth of talent that the sport's administrators and coaches have been quietly building toward through structured national training cycles. Indian state leaders routinely amplify international sporting triumphs on social media, but Majhi's framing — 'a glorious new chapter' — carries weight specific to judo, a discipline where India has historically struggled to convert world-class training into podium finishes at multi-sport events.What This Means for India's CWG 2026 Campaign
Every gold medal reshapes the momentum inside a Games village. For Team India, judo delivering a double haul on a single evening injects confidence across disciplines still competing. The broader pattern is clear: when state governments and the Centre invest in combat-sport infrastructure, results follow on the international stage. With the Commonwealth Games 2026 still in progress, all eyes now turn to whether India's judo contingent can add to the tally — and whether this golden evening becomes the defining image of India's campaign in Australia. Two athletes, two weight categories, one unforgettable evening — Indian judo has announced itself, and the nation is listening.Point of View
Not a one-off. For the BJP government in Odisha, championing athletes on a national stage also reinforces the party's 'sports nationalism' messaging ahead of future electoral cycles. The moment is genuinely historic for Indian judo, even if the political amplification is predictable.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Harsh Singh judo CWG 2026?
Harsh Singh is an Indian judoka who claimed gold in the Men's 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, on 31 July 2026.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being hosted in Australia.
What did Odisha CM Mohan Majhi say about CWG 2026 judo medals?
CM Mohan Charan Majhi called the victories 'historic' and said they opened 'a glorious new chapter for Indian judo,' congratulating both Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh on their gold medals.
How many judo gold medals did India win at CWG 2026?
India won two judo gold medals at CWG 2026 on 31 July — one each by Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh in their respective weight categories.
