Indian judokas Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh, Yamini Mourya secure spots in CWG 2026 finals
Indian judokas Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh, and Yamini Mourya have advanced to the finals of their respective categories at the Commonwealth Games 2026, ensuring at least three medals for India in judo. Their performances have added to India’s medal tally at the ongoing Games.
Asmita Dey secured her place in the women’s -48kg final after a victory against Scotland’s Sumer Shaw. The bout, which lasted 6 minutes and 27 seconds, concluded with a Golden Score win for Asmita, with the final score being 1-0. Despite receiving a Shido penalty late in the match, Asmita maintained her composure, ultimately throwing Shaw and holding her down to claim the winning point.
In the men’s -60kg category, Harsh Singh delivered a dominant performance to reach the final. He defeated Australia’s Pedro Carlos Antun Neto with a score of 10-0. Harsh secured a Waza-Ari midway through the bout with a powerful throw. Both competitors received Shido penalties during the match, but Harsh controlled the proceedings, guaranteeing India at least a silver medal.
Yamini Mourya also contributed to India’s success in judo by advancing to the women’s -57kg final. She achieved a rapid victory over South Africa’s Donne Breytenbach, scoring an Ippon in just 1 minute and 38 seconds. Yamini secured her win by throwing and pinning her opponent on the mat.
Jadumani Singh advances in boxing
In boxing, Jadumani Singh has moved into the Commonwealth Games final after a commanding performance in his semifinal bout against Philip Haoseb of Namibia. Jadumani started confidently, winning the opening round with a composed display. He increased the tempo with a sharp left-right combination and followed up with a series of crisp jabs.
Haoseb attempted to respond with left jabs, but Jadumani defended effectively, blocking attacks and slipping out of danger. After narrowly missing with one right hand, Jadumani adjusted his range and landed cleanly with his subsequent attempt. He finished the first round strongly with a flurry of punches, leading the judges to unanimously award him the round.
Jadumani continued his assured performance in the second round, keeping Haoseb on the defensive. He immediately landed a crisp left-right combination, setting the tone for the round. Haoseb’s attempts to respond with his jab lacked conviction and did not trouble Jadumani significantly. Jadumani’s footwork and movement allowed him to avoid Haoseb’s attacks, as the Namibian struggled to find rhythm.
The Indian boxer dictated the pace with smart movement and cleaner punching. A lively exchange concluded the round, but Jadumani secured the second round as well, placing him one round away from the final. In the final round, Haoseb came out aggressively, but Jadumani remained calm and composed. He utilized sharp footwork, slick defense, and precise punching to maintain control throughout the bout.
Jadumani picked his shots effectively, causing his opponent to miss repeatedly while landing clean blows when opportunities arose. His performance was described as polished and mature from start to finish. The judges unanimously awarded the bout to Jadumani, securing his place in the Commonwealth Games final and guaranteeing him at least a silver medal.
India’s medal count at CWG 2026
To date, India has accumulated a total of 17 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. This tally includes three gold, nine silver, and five bronze medals. The gold medals have been won by Mirabai Chanu in women’s 48kg weightlifting, Sharmila Dhankar in women’s shot put F57, and Dilip Gavit in men’s 100m T47.
Silver medalists include Rishikanta Singh, Muthupandi Raja, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Harjinder Kaur, Gulveer Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Mohammed Basil, and Lovepreet Singh. Bronze medals have been claimed by Jhandu Kumar, Bindyarani Devi, Shilpa K Shyla, and Seema Kaliramna. The three judokas are scheduled to compete for gold medals later today.
Source: m.rediff.com
