CWG 2026: Yamini Maurya wins silver in Women's 57kg judo after Toprak final
Synopsis
Yamini Maurya pushed England's Acelya Toprak to the limit in a near-seven-minute final at CWG 2026, but three Shidos sealed a silver for India. The bigger story: India won its first-ever Commonwealth Games judo golds on the same day, through Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh — a generational leap from Birmingham 2022's solitary silver.
Key Takeaways
Yamini Maurya won silver in the Women's 57kg judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August .
She lost to England's Acelya Toprak by Ippon ( 100-0 ) after accumulating three Shidos in a 6-minute 54-second final.
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won India's first-ever judo golds at the Commonwealth Games in the same campaign.
India placed three judokas in finals at CWG 2026 — a first — compared to one silver at Birmingham 2022 .
India moved to ninth in the medals tally with 20 medals : 5 gold, 11 silver, 4 bronze .
Yamini Maurya claimed a silver medal in the Women's 57kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August, falling to England's pre-tournament favourite Acelya Toprak in a gruelling final that stretched to six minutes and 54 seconds. The bout ended with Yamini conceding three Shidos (penalties), which were converted to an Ippon, giving Toprak a 100-0 victory.
How the Final Unfolded
The gold-medal contest was a closely fought affair that reached a next-score-wins situation before Toprak ultimately prevailed. Yamini put up a spirited resistance throughout but was edged out on accumulated penalties rather than a clean throw. Donne Breytenbach of South Africa and Lele Nairne of England took the two bronze medals in the weight category.
'I felt like I was dying; I don't know if it looked like it,' Toprak told TNT Sports after her gold-winning effort.
India's Historic Judo Day at CWG 2026
Despite Yamini's silver, Friday, 1 August proved a landmark day for Indian judo at the Commonwealth Games. Three Indian judokas reached finals, and two returned with gold — marking India's first-ever gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games. Asmita Dey had earlier won the Women's 48kg gold on Thursday, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a tightly contested final. Harsh Singh then delivered a dominant display to claim the Men's 60kg gold, routing Australia's Joshua Katz 10-0 on Saturday.
The achievement marks a significant step up from Birmingham 2022, where Tulika Maan had won India's only judo medal — a silver. This time, India returned with two golds and a silver across three finals.
Medal Tally Impact
India's judo haul pushed the country to ninth place in the overall Commonwealth Games 2026 medals tally. As of the latest count, India have accumulated 20 medals — five gold, 11 silver, and four bronze. Across Friday's five judo weight divisions, Canada won two gold medals and England claimed one, in addition to Toprak's gold.
What This Means for Indian Judo
The performances of Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh, and Yamini Maurya collectively signal a generational leap for Indian judo on the international stage. With three finalists at a single Commonwealth Games, India's depth in the sport is becoming increasingly evident. The federation and coaching staff will now look toward the next major multi-sport cycle with renewed confidence.
Point of View
But the real story is structural: India put three judokas into finals at a single Commonwealth Games and came away with two golds and a silver. That depth did not exist at Birmingham 2022. The Shido-heavy loss in the 57kg final also points to a tactical gap at the elite level — penalty accumulation, not physical inferiority, cost Yamini gold. That is a correctable problem, and Indian judo's coaching staff will know it.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Yamini Maurya win at CWG 2026?
Yamini Maurya won a silver medal in the Women's 57kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August. She lost to England's Acelya Toprak by Ippon after accumulating three Shidos in a final that lasted six minutes and 54 seconds.
Who won gold in Women's 57kg judo at Commonwealth Games 2026?
England's Acelya Toprak, the pre-tournament favourite, won the gold medal in Women's 57kg judo at CWG 2026. She defeated India's Yamini Maurya by Ippon in a marathon final in Glasgow.
Did India win any judo gold medals at CWG 2026?
Yes, India won its first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medals at CWG 2026 in Glasgow. Asmita Dey claimed the Women's 48kg gold and Harsh Singh won the Men's 60kg gold, making it a historic campaign for Indian judo.
How does India's CWG 2026 judo performance compare to Birmingham 2022?
India's judo performance at CWG 2026 is a marked improvement over Birmingham 2022, where Tulika Maan won a single silver medal. At Glasgow 2026, India reached three finals and returned with two golds and one silver.
Where does India stand in the CWG 2026 medals tally?
India are ninth in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medals tally with 20 medals in total — five gold, 11 silver, and four bronze — as of the latest update following the judo events on 1 August.
