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India had never won judo gold at CWG. Then came their best-ever haul
August 07, 2026 11:45 pm
After years of steady rebuilding, investment in foreign expertise and a stronger system, Indian judokas scripted history at the Commonwealth Games with their first-ever gold medals and best-ever medal haul.
Asmita Dey remembers father after historic CWG gold: ‘Always supported me’
August 01, 2026 6:18 pm
Hailing from a small village in Tripura, Asmita said dreaming big was uncommon where she grew up. But her father never stopped believing in her, despite their financial struggles.
India's first Asian judo medal in 13 years — and the blazer that finally got worn
April 30, 2026 8:29 am
Inunganbi Takhellambam ended India's 13-year wait for a continental medal. But the moment that stayed was her coach finally getting to wear her blazer
State to witness national judo tournament after 20 years
January 15, 2025 7:17 pm
Organised by the Maharashtra Judo Association and presented by Puneet Balan Group and Inspire Sports Institute, about 1,200 judo players from 30 states will participate in this national competition.
44-yr-old Chandigarh referee becomes first female Indian woman IBA 3 star referee
November 25, 2022 11:24 am
Over the last 18 years, she has officiated in international bouts involving 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist and six-time world champion Mary Kom apart from the current world champion Nikhat Zareen.
Manipur teen wins India’s 1st world judo title, Georgia town celebrates
August 28, 2022 2:47 pm
On Friday, Chanambam defeated Brazil’s Reis Bianca (57 kg) 1-0 by Waza-ari — a throw — to win the gold at the World Cadet Championships in Sarajevo.
CWG 2022: Raised by single mother, a cop, Tulika Maan battles odds to win judo silver medal
August 04, 2022 3:01 pm
With no one to take care of her at home, Tulika spent most of her childhood at police station where her mother was posted.
CWG 2022: Shushila, a wounded hero
August 02, 2022 2:20 pm
Undeterred by a troublesome foot, Indian judoka fights bravely but has to settle for 48kg silver.
Ukraine raises concerns over neutrality of Russian judoka to have served Russian armed forces
June 28, 2022 2:00 pm
The national Judo federation questioned the neutrality of Russian athletes participating in international competitions under the banner of International Judo Federation (IJF) and are a part of the Russian armed forces.
48th State Senior Judo Championship 2022: PDJA judokas stand tall
February 19, 2022 12:28 pm
The highlight of the day was PDJA’s three-goal feat, wherein Vikas Desai (81 to 90 kgs), Harshal Thite (73 to 81 kgs), Ankit Sonawane (66-73 kgs) won their respective finals.
JUDO PHOTOS
Vladimir Putin takes Narendra Modi, other leaders to judo tournament
September 06, 2019 1:47 pm
A six-member Indian team is participating in the international judo championship named after Jigoro Kano, a Japanese educator and athlete who founded judo.
Jitu Rai gets India off to golden start at 2014 Asian Games
September 20, 2014 4:33 pm
Swetha Chaudhry won bronze in the 10M Air Pistol Women's team shooting event at Incheon.
Weightlifters, shooters add to India's medal tally
July 27, 2014 4:21 pm
India's medal winners from day 3 of the Commonwealth Games at Glasgow 2014.
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