Indian judokas Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh, and Yamini Mourya are making headlines at the Commonwealth Games, with Dey securing a gold medal in the women’s 48kg category, while Singh and Mourya are guaranteed to win at least a medal in their upcoming finals. Asmita triumphed over Canada’s Heidi Quach in her final match. Meanwhile, Harsh and Yamini are preparing for their own decisive bouts.
Asmita hails from a modest background in Belonia, South Tripura, where her father works as a bicycle mechanic. Despite facing financial hurdles, she has pursued her passion for judo. Initially an athlete in the 800 meters, Asmita was introduced to judo by her first coach, which led her to join the Tripura Sports School in 2015. Her outstanding performances in the National School Games and Khelo India events secured her a spot at the SAI Regional Centre in Bhopal in 2018, where she has been training since.
On the international stage, Asmita has represented India with distinction, earning medals at various prestigious events, including the Asian Open, Junior Asia Cup Judo Championships, and Commonwealth Judo Championships, solidifying her status as a top competitor in her weight class.
Harsh Singh has quickly made a name for himself in the domestic judo scene, consistently competing against the nation’s elite. His regular podium finishes at national ranking events and selection trials have led to his representation of India on the IJF World Tour, where he has participated in prominent competitions such as the Tokyo Grand Slam and the Asian Championships.
Yamini Mourya, born on March 26, 1998, in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, has also made significant strides in international judo. She has represented India in several major competitions, including the World Championships and Asian Games, and has been a multiple-time national champion. Since 2022, she has been an active participant in the international judo circuit.
Her notable achievements include gold medals at the 2022 National Games and the 2025 Hong Kong Asian Open, as well as a bronze at the 2023 FISU World University Games. Currently, she trains at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Karnataka under the guidance of coach Jiwan Sharma.
In the women’s 52kg category, Shraddha Kadubal Chopade faced elimination after losing to Wales’ Lola Hodson in the repechage round. Earlier, she had defeated Sierra Leone’s Jane Massaquoi by ippon but was unable to advance further after her match against Australia’s Tinka Easton.
Similarly, Rohit Basir Majgul exited the men’s 66kg repechage after a loss to Michael Fryer of England by yuko. Before this, Majgul had secured a victory over Mozambique’s Samuel Ribeiro but lost to Cyprus’ Petros Christodoulides in the quarterfinals.
