CM Samrat Choudhary Hails India's First Judo Golds at CWG 2026
Synopsis
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated judokas Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh for winning gold medals at Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, hailing the twin victories as a historic first for Indian judo and a golden chapter in the country's sporting story.
Key Takeaways
Asmita Dey won gold in the women's 48 kg judo category at Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 .
Harsh Singh claimed gold in the men's 60 kg judo final at the same Games.
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary called the victories India's first golden chapter in judo history.
CM Choudhary praised both athletes for 'indomitable courage, discipline, dedication and outstanding performance.' The double gold marks an unprecedented haul for Indian judo at a Commonwealth Games edition.
Two Indian judokas wrote history in Glasgow on Friday, 31 July 2026 — and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was among the first to mark the moment. Asmita Dey claimed gold in the women's 48 kg category and Harsh Singh topped the podium in the men's 60 kg final at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, delivering what CM Choudhary called judo's first golden chapter in Indian sporting history.
A Double Gold That Rewrites Indian Judo's Record Books
In his post, CM Choudhary described the twin victories as 'स्वर्णिम सफलता की शानदार मिसाल' — 'a shining example of golden success.' He credited both athletes' 'indomitable courage, discipline, dedication and outstanding performance' as a source of pride and inspiration for the entire nation. The back-to-back golds in a single Games edition, across both the men's and women's draws, mark an unprecedented haul for Indian judo at the Commonwealth level.
Glasgow 2026 as India's Judo Breakthrough Stage
The Commonwealth Games have historically offered Indian athletes a competitive international stage in disciplines that receive limited Olympic-cycle spotlight. Judo is one such sport — practised widely across India but rarely celebrated at the medal podium of a major multi-sport event. A gold, let alone two in one day, signals a structural shift: deeper coaching pipelines, better competitive exposure, and athletes ready to convert that work into hardware on the biggest stages.
CM Choudhary closed his message with a forward-looking wish — 'उज्ज्वल भविष्य एवं निरंतर सफलता के लिए मंगलकामनाएं' — 'best wishes for a bright future and continued success.' For Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, Glasgow 2026 is not a destination. It is a launchpad.
Point of View
However, lies in the achievement itself: two judo golds in a single Games edition suggest Indian combat sports infrastructure is quietly maturing, a trend worth tracking as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle accelerates.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Harsh Singh judo player?
Harsh Singh is an Indian judoka who claimed the gold medal in the men's 60 kg category at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, alongside Asmita Dey's gold on the same day.
Did India win gold in judo at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Yes. India won two gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — Asmita Dey in women's 48 kg and Harsh Singh in men's 60 kg — marking a historic first for Indian judo at the Commonwealth level.
What did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary say about CWG 2026?
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, calling their victories a 'shining example of golden success' and a historic first golden chapter for Indian judo.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
