Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Toprak Wins 57kg Judo Gold in Golden‑Score Thriller
Acelya Toprak from England and Yamini Mourya from India fought in a judo match for the 57‑kilogram weight class.
They both tried hard but didn’t score during the regular time, so the match went into a special extra period called golden score.
In that period, Toprak managed to finish the fight with a move called an Ippon, which means she won.
Mourya got the silver medal.
The match was very close and lasted almost three minutes in the extra time.
Acelya Toprak of England won the women's 57kg judo gold in Glasgow.
The final went to golden score after no points were scored in regulation.
Toprak secured victory with an Ippon during the golden‑score period.
Yamini Mourya of India earned silver after a close, marathon match.
A penalty against Mourya helped shift momentum in Toprak’s favor.
- Who
- Acelya Toprak of England and Yamini Mourya of India
- What
- Women's 57kg judo final, with Toprak winning gold
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Why
- Toprak’s relentless offense and a penalty against Mourya secured the win
- Winner
- Acelya Toprak
- Runner‑up
- Yamini Mourya
- Event
- Glasgow Judo Competition
- Weight Class
- 57kg
- Final Score
- Ippon
- Final Time
- Golden‑score period