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Harsh Singh Wins India’s First Commonwealth Judo Gold

Harsh Singh Wins India’s First Commonwealth Judo Gold
Who Is Harsh Singh? Rising Indian Judoka Wins Commonwealth Games Gold · freepressjournal.in

Harsh Singh is a 23‑year‑old judo athlete from India.

He competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and won the gold medal in the men’s 60‑kilogram weight class.

In the final, he beat an Australian judoka named Joshua Katz by scoring a special move called a waza‑ari.

This win was very special because it was the first time an Indian judoka had ever won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Harsh’s victory also helped India earn more medals overall at the Games.

He had already won earlier matches easily, showing he was very strong and calm.

The whole event was celebrated by many people in India, and it showed that Indian judo is getting better.

Key facts

Athlete
Harsh Singh
Event
Men's 60kg Judo
Result
Gold Medal
Opponent in Final
Joshua Katz
Score
Waza‑Ari (10‑0)
Games
Commonwealth Games 2026
Location
Glasgow, Scotland

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