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Harsh Singh Wins India's First Male Judo Gold at Commonwealth Games
Harsh Singh, a 23‑year‑old Indian judo athlete, won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
He beat Joshua Katz, an experienced Australian Olympian, in the men's -60kg final.
Harsh scored a waza‑ari, a high‑scoring move, with just 41 seconds left.
This win was India's first gold for a male judoka at the Games.
It was a big surprise because Katz was the favorite.
Harsh stayed calm and used smart tactics to win.
The match was close, but Harsh’s final move gave him the lead.
He defended well for the rest of the bout.
This victory is the biggest achievement of Harsh’s career so far.
It shows how hard work can beat experience.
Harsh Singh became India’s first male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
He defeated Australian Olympian Joshua Katz in the men’s –60kg final.
The decisive waza‑ari was scored with 41 seconds remaining in the bout.
The win was an upset over the heavily favoured and decorated opponent.
The match took place in Glasgow, Scotland, during the Commonwealth Games.
- Who
- Harsh Singh and Joshua Katz
- What
- India's first male judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- Friday during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Why
- An upset victory over the favored Australian Olympian
Key facts
- Winner
- Harsh Singh
- Event
- Commonwealth Games men's -60kg judo
- Opponent
- Joshua Katz
- Score
- waza-ari with 41 seconds remaining
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland








