'The nation is proud': Shikhar Dhawan's heartfelt note as Harsh Singh & Asmita Dey script history with CWG 2026 Judo Gold

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey after the duo created history by winning gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Calling it a proud moment for the country, Dhawan praised both athletes for their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements on the international stage.

Harsh Singh won the men's 60kg gold medal after beating Australia's Joshua Katz by Waza-Ari (10-0) in the final. Asmita Dey also delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach by Yuko (2-1) to secure the women's gold medal and add another historic achievement for India.

Sharing his reaction on X, Dhawan said the nation was proud of Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey for bringing glory to India. He wished both judokas success in the future and expressed hope that their historic victories would inspire more young athletes to take up judo across the country.

Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh script history with India's first-ever judo gold at CWG 2026

Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey created history by winning India's first-ever judo gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Asmita claimed the women's 48kg title by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach, while Harsh followed with a stunning victory over Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final. Their historic triumphs took India's gold medal tally to six.

Harsh faced a strong challenge from Joshua Katz, but he produced a brilliant performance when it mattered most. With just 41 seconds left in the contest, the 23-year-old executed a superb waza-ari to take the lead. He then defended his advantage with confidence to secure a memorable gold medal for India.

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Harsh's victory was one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, as Katz entered the final with an impressive record. The Australian judoka is a multiple-time Oceania champion, has won several national titles, and also claimed a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Harsh's win, along with Asmita's gold, marked a landmark moment for Indian judo.

How the gold was won: Asmita's golden-score thriller vs Heidi Quach and Harsh's statement win over Joshua Katz

Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey won India's first-ever judo gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with two memorable performances in Glasgow. While Harsh defeated Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final, Asmita overcame Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg final after a thrilling Golden Score contest.

Harsh stayed calm under pressure despite Katz's aggressive start. The Australian tried to take control early, but Harsh defended well and denied him any scoring chances. With just 41 seconds remaining, the Indian produced a perfectly timed throw to earn a Waza-Ari and held on to seal a historic gold medal.

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Asmita's final was a tense battle from start to finish. After falling behind early, she fought back with a superb throw to level the contest despite receiving a Shido penalty. With the scores tied at the end of regulation time, the match went into Golden Score, where Asmita kept her composure and scored a decisive Yuko with a well-timed throw to clinch the gold medal for India.

'The Nation is proud': Shikhar Dhawan leads wave of reactions as India celebrates historic Judo double

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan led the celebrations after Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey created history by becoming the first Indian men’s and women’s judokas to win Commonwealth Games gold medals. In a heartfelt post on X, Dhawan praised both athletes and said their achievements had made the entire nation proud.

"What a day for Indian Judo! Congratulations to Asmita Dey, the first Indian woman to win Commonwealth Games gold in judo, and Harsh Singh, the first Indian male judoka to achieve the same feat. History made. The nation is proud!" Dhawan wrote while congratulating the two champions on their landmark achievement.

With the two judo gold medals, India's gold tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 continued to grow. The country's gold medallists include Mirabai Chanu, Sharmila Dhankar, Dilip Gavit, Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, while several other Indian athletes have also contributed silver and bronze medals to strengthen the nation's campaign in Glasgow.