Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (27th July to 2nd August, 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners

Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give their undivided attention to it while preparing for the government examinations. The banking, SSC, Railways or insurance examinations comprise a section of “General Awareness” to evaluate how much the aspirant is aware of the daily happenings taking place around the world. To complement your preparation, we are providing you with a compilation of the current affairs of the last week.

The Weekly One-Liners provides all-important news from 27th July to 2nd August 2026. Here is the list of some of the most important news of the last week:

Sarnath Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Commonwealth Games 2026 Updates
PM Surya Sarovar Yojana & Samudra Manthan National Offshore Exploration Scheme
Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026

The inclusion of current affairs in these examinations highlights the importance of being well-informed about both national and international events. It tests the aspirants’ understanding of their environment and their ability to interpret and analyze global trends. These topics often cover a wide range of subjects, from political developments and economic changes to scientific advancements and cultural shifts.

Our weekly compilation aims to provide a concise yet thorough overview of significant events, enabling aspirants to efficiently grasp key details necessary for their exam preparation. By integrating current affairs into their study regimen, candidates can significantly enhance their General Awareness, a critical factor in achieving success in competitive exams. This approach not only prepares them for the specific requirements of the exam but also broadens their overall perspective, an essential attribute in today’s interconnected world.

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Friendship Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Celebration Ideas

Friendship Day is a day dedicated to honoring one of the most important relationships in one’s life friendship itself. Trust, understanding, and support are what friendships are built on which makes it crucial in ensuring one’s happiness and development. Friendship Day in India will be celebrated on August 2 in 2026, which is the first Sunday in August as it should be according to tradition. However, the majority of people get confused regarding the date of celebration as it is different in each country.

Friendship Day 2026 Date in India

August 2, 2026 (Sunday) will be Friendship Day in India.

Every year, Friendship Day is celebrated across the country on the first Sunday of August.

On this day, friends celebrate their friendship by,

Exchanging friendship bands
Sending wishes through messages and greeting cards
Gifting meaningful presents
Interacting with each other through meetups
Sharing photo memories with one another

Several factors can lead to confusion regarding the dates as Friendship Day is celebrated in various countries in different ways.

Why Does India Celebrate Friendship Day on a Different Date?

The UN has marked July 30 as the International Friendship Day, but India has chosen to honor this day on the first Sunday of August.

The trend in India dates back several decades because of,

Greeting cards promotion
Influence of pop culture
Public social customs

The practice was established before the UN made the announcement regarding the global recognition of Friendship Day.

This is the reason both dates have survived in parallel:

India’s Friendship Day – First Sunday of August

International Friendship Day – July 30

Even if the dates change, both days aim to recognize the ideals of friendship and promote peaceful relations between people of the world.

International Day of Friendship 2026

In 2026, people will celebrate the International Day of Friendship on July 30.

The United Nations General Assembly officially designated this day in 2011 to encourage friendship between,

People
Cultures
Nations
Groups of people

According to the UN, friendship leads to peace, brings support, and causes mutual respect.

The History of Friendship Day

The concept of a day for friendship goes back to the 20th century.

In 1958, Dr Ramón Artemio Bracho from Paraguay suggested celebrating Friendship Day in order to bring understanding and goodwill among communities.

It later became the basis for the creation of the World Friendship Crusade, an organization that promotes friendship as a way of establishing peace and unity.

Friendship Day itself became popular in many countries through various events in culture, greeting cards, and social customs.

Importance of Friendship Day

Friendship Day should not only be a celebration for giving presents or uploading photos on social media. It gives people an opportunity to learn the value of deep relationships.

The day focuses on the principles of:

Reliability and Assistance

Real friends support each other through hard times and help in their development.

Company

Friends give joy, experiences, and good memories.

Being Nice and Understanding

As friendship promotes the development of kindness and compassion in the relationships among people, it makes them understand each other regardless of the background.

Returning to Loved Ones

This day encourages people to connect with friends whom they have not talked to for years due to business.

Ways to Celebrate Friendship Day 2026

There are a several simple yet meaningful ways to celebrate Friendship Day.

Spend Good Time Together

Meet your friends for lunch, dinner, coffee, or some get-together.

Give Gifts from the Heart

Using friendship bands, personalised gifts, handwritten notes, or small surprises can express thanks.

Bring Back Old Memories

Look at old pictures, make a scrapbook, or just talk about things that happened in the past.

Plan a Fun Activity

Organise a movie night, a road trip, a picnic, or something else for the weekend.

Friendship Day 2026 Wishes and Messages Suggestions

On this day, people pour out their hearts and express their feelings by sending their friends very emotional messages. Usually, messages convey the following messages.

Thankfulness for the everlasting support.
Appreciation of the past experiences.
Wishes for the happiness and success.
Commitment to continue the friendship forever.

Personalized messages are the best messages since they show the one-of-a-kind nature of friendship.

Gujarat’s Pithora Painting Receives GI Tag, Empowering Rathwa Tribal Artisans

The Pithora painting of Gujarat, an ancient wall painting practice of the Rathwa tribe of Gujarat, has received a GI tag, representing a landmark achievement in the conservation of India’s unique tribal art. This recognition protects the authentic nature of this phenomenal art, shielding the individuals from imitation carrying them into new economic opprtunities.

What is Pithora Painting?

Pithora painting is an ancient form of ritual painting that is widely practiced by Rathwa, Bhilala, and Nayak tribes present in Gujarat and adjoining areas.

Whereas regular paintings are done for decorative purposes, Pithora paintings have much more to do with the rituals, spirituality, and culture of the tribes. The paintings are usually done inside people’s homes to worship Baba Pithora who is considered to be a god that brings wealth, health, peace, and good luck to the people.

These paintings have bright colors and various amazing representations like the,

Horses which are used as deities.
Tribal gods.
Sun and Moon.
Animals and birds.
Plants and trees.
Agriculture.
Day-to-day activities.
Earth and symbolization of spirituality.

The murals illustrate something different depending on the traditions and culture of each tribe.

Economic Advantages for Tribal Craftsmen.

The GI tag has a significant advantage in that it can help to uplift tribal communities.

Greater Market Recognition.

The authentic GI tagged Pithora paintings are anticipated to fetch higher prices because of the improved trust of buyers.

Fairer Remuneration to Craftsmen.

The recognition helps craftsmen to earn more through their skill by identifying authentic items.

Wider Access to Markets.

GI tagging creates the opportunity to participate in the following aspects such as,

National exhibitions.
International fairs.
Export markets.
E-commerce sites.
Handicraft programmes
Reduced Dependence on Intermediaries.

Increased visibility and branding may allow craftsmen to deal with consumers directly.

Tribal Heritage Conservation

The GI tag is significant not only from an economic perspective but even in protecting India’s intangible heritage.

Pithora painting is not only a creative form of expression but rather a dynamic cultural practice connected to various traditions and beliefs.

The acknowledgment motivates the youth from the Rathwa community to keep practicing it and not give it up because of a lack of income opportunities.

By making it economically viable, the GI tag contributes to keeping the Indian heritage alive.

Air Marshal A K Bharti, Face of Operation Sindoor Briefings, Retires from Indian Air Force

Air Marshal A K Bharti, being one of Indian Air Force’s top officers and the major figure of the tri-services briefing during Operation Sindoor, called it a day on 31 July 2026 after a long and illustrious military career. Air Marshal Bharti was the Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS) when retiring and played an important role in air operations and strategic thinking of India. His retirement marks the end of decades of service to the country where he occupied various operational and key leadership positions including Director General Air Operations (DGAO) during one of India’s important anti-terrorist operations.

Air Marshal A K Bharti Retires From Indian Air Force

Air Marshal A K Bharti has been retired from the Indian Air Force on July 31st, 2026 after serving for so many decades.

Before his retirement, he paid a visit to the National War Memorial in New Delhi and he offered floral tributes to soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country.

This ceremony showcased the traditions of armed forces in giving respect to deceased heroes.

Who is Air Marshal A K Bharti?

Air Marshal A K Bharti was an officer in the Indian Air Force with a long career that included numerous operational and leadership positions.

When he retired, he occupied the office of,

Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS)

Prior to that, he served as,

Director General Air Operations (DGAO)

Role in Operation Sindoor

Air Marshal Bharti rose to prominence during Operation Sindoor, which was India’s military answer to the terror attack that took place in Pahalgam.

After the terrorist act that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on 22 April 2025, mainly tourists, India started Operation Sindoor 7 May 2025.

During Operation Sindoor, the following actions took place,

The Armed Forces of India executed precision airstrikes on nine targets of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
As per government statements, the assaults were conducted on terrorist targets, leading to the death of at least 100 terrorists.
Air Marshal Bharti, being the Director General Air Operations, was instrumental in the operation, and reconed one of the prominent representatives of the military during the tri-service media briefings after this operation.

Face of Tri-service Press Conferences

Air Marshal Bharti was one of the participants in the extensive press briefings conducted during Operation Sindoor along with the, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who was the Director General Military Operations at the time and Vice Admiral A N Pramod who was a member of the Indian Navy.

The conferences gave updates to the public about military operations and indicated the collaboration and cooperation among Army, Air Force and Navy.

His excellent communication skills established him as one of the key military figures involved in the operation.

Appointment as Deputy Chief of Air Staff

After the successful completion of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Bharti was appointed Deputy Chief of Air Staff in one of the topmost positions in the Indian Air Force.

Upon taking over the position, he went to the National War Memorial to pay tribute to the soldiers of the country, and show the dedication of the forces to the cause of service, sacrifice, and national security.

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram International Airport

On 01st of August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, located in the Bhogapuram area of Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. The construction cost of the airport is estimated to be around ₹5,000 crore by GMR Group, as well as the airport is likely to play an important part as an aviation center for North Andhra. Set to start operations from 17 August 2026, the airport will start commercial flight operations with an annual capacity of six million passengers, which can be increased to 40 million passengers. The project intends to enhance both the regional connectivity and airport economic development.

PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport

The launch of the Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport has been considered as one of the landmark infrastructure milestones in Andhra Pradesh.

The PM of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the airport at Bhogapuram and also launched various projects worth ₹17,900 crores in the state on the occasion.

The airport is named after the famous freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, who led the resistance of the indigenous people during the British period.

Key Highlights

The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It is located at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district.
The GMR Group developed the airport.
The project cost is estimated to be around ₹5,000 crore.
The commercial operations will take off from August 17, 2026.
The airport will initially have the capacity to handle 6 million passengers in a year.
The capacity would be increased to 40 million passengers annually in the future.
Modi also dedicated development projects of over ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh.

About Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport

Bhogapuram Airport is being developed into a contemporary international transportation airport to accommodate the increasing transport demands of Andhra Pradesh, especially in the North Andhra region.

The purpose of the project is to facilitate domestic and international air connectivity in furtherance of the long-term economic strategy of the state.

The airport is likely to bring in additional capacity and thus ease the existing infrastructure and congestion.

Passengers Capacity and Expansion Plans

The passengers load as well as the plan for the expansion

The development of the airport is planned in several phases at once.

First phase

Capacity of 6 million passengers annually
Start of commercial operation: August 17, 2026

Long-term master plan

The airport was designed with further expansion in mind and has the capacity
40 million passengers annually

This step-by-step approach will enable the airport to adjust according to the increase in the passenger traffic in the forthcoming years.

Economic Significance of Bhogapuram Airport

The Bhogapuram airport in Andhra Pradesh is viewed as something beyond just a transportation initiative by the government of Andhra Pradesh.

The airport will be expected to act as a development booster in terms of.

Industrial Development

With the enhanced air connectivity, there are prospects of new investments flowing into the manufacturing, logistics, and service sectors.

Job Creation

The airport is anticipated to create opportunities for both direct and indirect employment during both operation and growth stages.

Boosts to Exports

The airport’s improved cargo connectivity is likely to help in agricultural, marine, and industrial exports to/from North Andhra.

Promotion of Tourism

Better connectivity is also predicted to result in higher tourist visits to Andhra Pradesh’s tourism destinations.

Skill Development and Research

The construction of the airport is expected to also promote aviation-related education, logistics, and research activities in the area.

India’s GST Collections Rise 15.4% to ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July 2026

According to the monthly GST revenue report released by the government, the total GST collections in India in July 2026 reached to ₹2.11 lakh crore, it showed the growth of 15.4% year-on-year (YoY). This considerable increase in the GST collections in July can be attributed because of the good growth in domestic taxes and sharp rise in the GST collections from international trade. This latest figures showcases the continued resilience of the economic activity of the country, good compliance with the tax regulations, and normal business performance despite facing the global geopolitical tensions.

Overview of GST Collections July 2026

The total gross GST collections in the month of July 2026 stood at around ₹2.11 lakh crore, and compared with the last year’s July figures, it showcasing the steady growth in tax collection.

Key Stats Are Mentioned Below

Gross GST receipts for the month: ₹2.11 lakh crore
YOY growth rate: 15.4%
Domestic GST revenue: ₹1.45 lakh crore
Domestic GST growth: 10.1%
GST on imports: ₹66,511 crore
Growth in GST from imports: 28.8%
Net GST receipts (after adjusting for refunds): ₹1.81 lakh crore
YOY growth of net GST receipts: 15.8%

The data showcases a strong economic activity brought up by continued domestic consumption and increased tax earnings from import activity.

Domestic Revenue and Import Taxes Drive Growth

One of the factors that boosted the GST collection in July is the rise in domestic tax collections by 1.45 lakh crore, which proves that business transactions are steady, as well as consumer demand.

The growth of tax imposed on imports provided an even better result. This GST measure on imports increased by 28.8% year on year, reaching 66.5 thousand crores in revenue.

Thus, due to good domestic tax revenues combined with improved taxes on imports, the government has gained one of the best monthly GST results this year.

Net GST Collections Post Refunds

Also, there has been a surge in the number of GST refunds in July as the authorities have been able to process tax claims faster.

Refund Statistics

Total GST refunds: ₹29,968 crore
Change in refunds compared to previous year: 13.1%
Export refunds through ICEGATE: ₹12,288 crore
Change in export refunds compared to last year: 22.7%

With refunds out of the way.

Net GST collections: ₹1.81 lakh crore
Net domestic GST: ₹1.27 lakh crore
Net customs GST: ₹54,223 crore
Customs GST growth percentage: 30.3%

The rise in refunds signifies that the refund mechanism has been made more efficient but the revenues in net collection terms are still robust.

Performance of GST in FY 2026–27 (April–July)

During the first four months of the financial year that is currently ongoing, there is also a lot of growth in GST.

Date From April–July FY 2026–27

Gross GST Collections ₹8.43 lakh crore
Growth 10.1%
Net GST Collections ₹7.21 lakh crore
Net Growth 9.2%

Overall revenue generation and the generation of tax is consistent till now in the financial year.

State-Wise GST Collection Performance

A large number of states show strong year-on-year growth in GST collection during July 2026.

Top Performing States With Percent Growth

Haryana: 25%
Gujarat: 19%
Telangana: 19%
Punjab: 16%
Kerala: 16%
Uttar Pradesh 15%
Maharashtra 13%
Karnataka 12%
Delhi 8%

States Who Reporting Decline

There are some states that have lower GST collections as compared to July 2025.

Himachal Pradesh: -22%
Uttarakhand: -18%
Puducherry: -17%
Madhya Pradesh: -10%
Andhra Pradesh: -5%
Tamil Nadu: -1%

This variation in GST receipts is due to differences in economic activity, industrial production, and consumption in each state

Tejaswin Shankar Creates History with India’s First-Ever Commonwealth Games Decathlon Medal

The Indian athlete Tejaswin Shankar has created the history as he became the first Indian to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games, and achieved the historic bronze medal in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The national record holder performed exceptionally well with a total of 7,976 points in the 10-event decathlon despite suffering from a knee injury throughout the competition.

Tejaswin Shankar Makes History At Glasgow 2026

Tejaswin Shankar put in one of the most remarkable performances in Commonwealth Games history by winning a bronze medal in the men’s decathlon.

The 27-year-old made history as the first Indian athlete to win a medal in decathlon in Commonwealth Games history.

Tejaswin took part in the event, which lasted for two days, and managed to score 7976 points while getting through physical injuries and competing against tough global opposition.

Key Highlights

Tejaswin Shankar has secured a bronze medal in men’s decathlon.
Shankar has become the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in decathlon.
He scored 7,976 points in total.
Despite suffering from chronic patellar tendinitis, which is also known as jumper’s knee, he was able to compete.
Thus, this medal is Shankar’s second medal from Commonwealth Games as he won a bronze medal in high jump in Birmingham in 2022.
After the last event of 1,500m race, he finished in third position.

Performance Across the Decathlon

The decathlon contains ten events of track and field performed over the span of two days and it judges various qualities of the athlete including speed, strength, endurance, agility, and technique.

Tejaswin was always in the leading group.

He gained the second position after the first five events.
He went up to the third position after performing the javelin throw (the ninth event).
He won the bronze medal from the fifth position in the 1,500m race (the last event).

His consistency made him successful and the first Indian athlete to claim a medal during the Commonwealth Games decathlon event.

Final Rankings

In the men’s decathlon, many top athletes participated in the competition.

Rank	Competitor	Country	Points
Gold	Lindon Victor	Grenada	8,098
Silver	Damian Warner	Canada	8,036
Bronze	Tejaswin Shankar	India	7,976

Tejaswin finished only 60 points behind the second place athlete in the decathlon which is a fiercely competitive event.

Remarkable Career

Tejaswin Shankar is now regarded as a prominent figure in the world of Indian athletics.

Here are some of his various achievements and accomplishments.

Holds the national record in the decathlon with 8057 points.
Won a bronze medal at the high jump event of the Commonwealth Games held in 2022.
Won a silver medal in the decathlon at the 2023 Asian Games being held in Hangzhou.
Won a bronze medal in the decathlon event of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

This recent accomplishment also made him the first athlete from India to win Commonwealth medal in two different events.

Harsh Singh Becomes First Indian to Win Men’s Judo Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026

Harsh Singh, an Indian judoka, has created history as he became the first Indian to win the men’s judo gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2026. Harsh, 23 year old defeated Australian Joshua Katz in the men’s 60kg final match on 31st July 2026. Meanwhile, this achievement was seen on the same day when Asmita Dey created history by becoming India’s first-ever judo gold medalist in women’s 48kg category.

Harsh Singh Achieves History in Glasgow 2026

Harsh Singh had a stunning journey to bag the gold medal in the men’s 60kg category of the judo sport in 2026 Auckland.

With this achievement, Singh has become the first Indian in the category to win a title in the Commonwealth Games.

This victory has again added another medal to India’s tally and has also proven how much Indian judo has evolved over the last few years.

Key Highlights

Harsh Singh won gold in the men’s 60 kg category.

He defeated the Australian contestant, Joshua Katz, in the final.

His victory made him the first Indian male to ever win the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.

Won at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The victory coincided with Asmita Dey also getting a medal in the women’s 48 kg category.

With these two victories, judo made history for India in these games.

How Harsh Singh Achieved the Gold Medal

In one of the hardest weight categories of the event, Harsh Singh had shown confidence and aggression.

He battled against the complete Australian judoka, Joshua Katz in the finals.

Throughout the match, Harsh was calm and composed. His strategy helped him to win the first judo gold medal for India in men’s events in Commonwealth Games.

Who Is Harsh Singh?

Harsh Singh is a young talent in judo from India, participating in the men’s category of 60 kilograms.

Singh has made remarkable progress in the last few years, representing India at several international events sanctioned by the International Judo Federation (IJF) while steadily climbing the global judo rankings.

Harsh Singh Biography

Full Name: Harsh Singh
Age: 23 years (2026)
Country: India
Sport: Judo
Weight Class: Men’s 60 kilograms
Commonwealth Games 2026: Champion
International Ranking: Top 100 (IJF)
Team: Indian Judo Team

Achievements of Harsh Singh

Even before claiming a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, Harsh Singh made a name for himself in many international competitions.

Some of his notable achievements includes the,

Participation in Zagreb Grand Prix 2025.
Participation in Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026.
Singh representing India in various International Judo Federation events.
Victory in a gold medal in the men’s 60 kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

These performances have made him one of the rising stars of India in judo.

Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced ANSF Support with ₹36,441 Crore Outlay

The Union Cabinet, which chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the restructured Khelo India Scheme along with greater assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the period from 2026-27 until 2030-31. The restructured scheme, with a total financial outlay of ₹36,441 crore, has the distinction of being the biggest investment in sports development since independence. The revamped scheme seeks to create a seamless path for athletes from the grassroots level to Olympic Games while promoting fitness, modern infrastructure, technology-based governance, and inclusive sports.

What Is the Revamped Khelo India Plan?

The revamped Khelo India Plan is the flagship sports development programme of the Government of India, which has been introduced for the detection, training and support of the sport talent of all levels.

The focus of the scheme is to make sure that no aspiring sportsperson gets deprived of opportunities due to limited access to appropriate facilities and financial constraints.

In compliance with Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 and the National Education Policy 2020, the plan merges sports with education, technology, fitness and high-performance training.

With this the Government of India intends to implement plans for the future, including preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030 and its intention to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Highlights of Khelo India scheme

Here are the key features of the Khelo India scheme:

Budget: ₹ 36,441 crores (Khelo India+ANSF) planned for the years 2026-27 to 2030-31.

This is the biggest investment in sports ever made after freedom.
The investment is about 8 times more than Khelo India investment previously made.
The plan introduces various ways to develop and train athletes.
Establishment of the Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIA).
Introduction of Khelo India Feeder School (KIFS).
Establishment of Khelo India Utkrisht Vidyalayas (KIUV).
Creation of the National Coach Accreditation Board.
Start of the Fit India movement.
Development of the one-stop digital sports platform.
Support provided to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) has been strengthened.

Strengthening Sports Facility in India

This project will widen and connect a national channel of sport centres.

The facilities includes,

National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs)
Khelo India Centres of Excellence (KICoEs)
Sports Authority of India Training Centres (STCs)
Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs)
Khelo India Centres (KICs)
Youth Sports Companies (YSCs) of the Armed Forces

All of these will give

Professional coaching
Modern infrastructure
Sports science services
Performance evaluation
Nutrition and recovery support

National Coach Accreditation Authority (NCAA)

Acknowledging the importance of coaches, the Government plans to set up a National Coach Accreditation Authority (NCAA).

The aims are,

To mainstream the quality of coaching certifications,
To upgrade the standard of coaching,
To improve the methods of training coaches, and
To increase the capacity of support staff.

Thereby, it is expected that the Board will make coaching more effective and professional throughout India.

Asmita Dey Becomes First Indian to Win Commonwealth Games Judo Gold

Asmita Dey made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in judo at Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old sportswoman put in a calm and confident display to overcome Heidi Quach of Canada in the women’s 48kg final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July 2026. The success was not only India’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold win but also a crucial moment for the sport in the country, which had to grapple with the drought for many years before this momentous occasion happened.

Asmita Dey Makes History in Glasgow 2026

In what can be termed as one of the highest points in Indian judo, Asmita Dey won the women’s 48 kg gold medal in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.

In a nail-biting final against Heidi Quach of Canada, Asmita managed to emerge victorious after Golden Score.

With this victory, Asmita has become the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal in Commonwealth Games, breaking the record of silver which was the best performances by Indian players until now.

This gold medal in judo also secured India’s first medal in judo in Glasgow 2026 Games.

Key Highlights

Asmita Dey won the India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo.

She had defeated Canada’s Heidi Quach in the women’s 48kg final.

The title was decided via Golden Score after an intense contest.

The gold medal was won at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Asmita became the first Indian Judo Player to become Commonwealth Games judo champion.

She advanced to the final after defeating Scotland’s Sarah Adlington in the semifinal.

The victory marked India’s maiden Commonwealth Games gold in judo.

How the Final Match Unfolded

The gold medal match played between Asmita Dey against Heidi Quach.

First Round

The two athletes began tactically with cautious physical exchanges of attacks and defense.
Halfway through the fight, Heidi Quach was the first to get ahead with a good throw.
But, Asmita reacted quickly regardless of the Shido penalty received, and performed a clean throw to bring the fight on equal terms.

Final Round

Since neither athlete managed to get an undeniable advantage during the pre-final phase, the final fight advanced to its final round, known as Golden score.
With Asmita remaining quite calm under severe pressure, she managed to carry out a brilliant throw close to the edge of the mat, thus winning the contest.
The victory was followed by celebrations after Indian judo achieved its greatest sport success ever at the Commonwealth Games.

Journey to Winning the Gold Medal

Asmita showcased the remarkable consistency within the competition.

Quarter Final

She beat Eva Ewing from Scotland to secure her place in the semi-finals.

Semi-final

Asmita competed against Sarah Adlington from Scotland in another equally tough match.
The contest again went into Golden Score, where the Indian judoka displayed commendable composure to make it to the final.

Final

She won against Canadian competitor Heidi Quach by means of yet another Golden Score victory to clinch the title of Commonwealth Champion.
As evident from her performance in the two consecutive knockout rounds, she has an incredible mental strength and tactical discipline.

Major Milestone in Indian Judo History

Asmita Dey’s success heralds a new era in Indian Judo.

Before the competition at Glasgow in 2026, the country had achieved the following results such as,

5 Silver medals
6 Bronze medals
No Gold medals

Her win has enabled India to become the Commonwealth Games judo champion.

This will certainly help inspire the new generation of judo players while promoting the sport in India.

India’s Commonwealth Games Judo Journey

The time India got a medal for Judo in the Commonwealth Games was in 1990.

Narender Singh won a bronze medal in Auckland.

For a time people from India who do Judo have been getting medals but they have not been getting the gold medal.
One of the people from India who does Judo in the Commonwealth Games is Shushila Likmabam.

She won medals like this,

Silver in the Womens 48kg in Glasgow in 2014
Silver in the Womens 48kg in Birmingham in 2022
Asmita Dey is the first person to get a gold medal for India in the Commonwealth Games for Judo.