Indian athletes win first gold medals in judo
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won historic gold medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games, making India proud.
What happened at the games
Two young Indian athletes named Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh have done something amazing. They won the very first gold medals for India in the sport of judo (a martial art where fighters try to throw each other to the ground) at the Commonwealth Games.
How they won
Asmita Dey fought very hard against a player from Canada named Quach in the women's 48kg final match and won by a very close margin. At the same time, Harsh Singh had a big victory against an Australian fighter named Katz in the men's 60kg final to claim his gold medal.
- Asmita Dey won the women's 48kg judo gold medal.
- Harsh Singh won the men's 60kg judo gold medal.
- These are India's first-ever gold medals in judo at these games.
Why it matters
Winning a gold medal is a huge dream for any sports person. By winning these matches against tough opponents, Asmita and Harsh have made history and inspired many kids in India to take up judo.