Harsh Singh made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win gold. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Singh reflected on his historic triumph, years of sacrifice, weight management and the support behind his success. He also discussed his preparations for the Asian Games, where he aims to challenge Asia’s best judokas.

Harsh Singh scripted history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win a gold medal at the Games. The 60kg judoka delivered a dominant 10-0 victory over Australia’s Joshua Katz in the final to etch his name in Indian sporting history.

Speaking exclusively to The Free Press Journal, Singh opened up about the emotions behind his historic triumph, the sacrifices that shaped his journey, the challenges of competing in the 60kg category and his preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.

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1. What does it mean to you to become the first Indian male judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold?