Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Himanshi Tokas Makes History in Judo
Himanshi Tokas, a 20-year-old judo athlete, is now the top-ranked junior judoka in the world in the 63 kg weight class, making her the first Indian to achieve this.
She won the Asian Junior Championships in September 2025, which helped her move to the top spot.
Another Indian judoka, Shahin Darjada, is ranked fourth in the 57 kg category.
Overall, it is a proud moment for Indian judo.
Himanshi has won multiple gold medals this year.
Himanshi Tokas is the first Indian judoka to reach No. 1 in the junior world rankings in the women’s 63 kg category.
Shahin Rajakbhai Darjada is ranked fourth in the women’s 57 kg category.
Himanshi gained the top spot after winning the Asian Junior Championships 2025.
Himanshi is also ranked 61st in the senior world rankings.
Seven Indian judokas are in the top 100 of the senior rankings.
- Who
- Himanshi Tokas
- What
- Became the first Indian judoka to reach No. 1 in the junior world rankings (63 kg).
- When
- Rankings released September 2025.
- Where
- International Judo Federation (IJF) rankings.
- Why
- Achieved the top ranking after winning the Asian Junior Championships 2025.
- Athlete
- Himanshi Tokas
- Sport
- Judo
- Weight Category
- 63 kg (Junior)
- Junior World Ranking
- No. 1
- Shahin Darjada Ranking
- 4th (57 kg Junior)
- Supported by
- Reliance Foundation
