Yamini Mourya Wins Silver as India Enjoys Historic Day in Commonwealth Games Judo

Indian judoka Yamini Mourya clinched a silver medal in the women's 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after a hard-fought final against England's Acelya Toprak in Glasgow.

India shines bright in Judo! 🥈🇮🇳

Congratulations to Yamini Maurya for securing a Silver medal in the 57 KG Judo event at the Commonwealth Games. #Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/7wsbQlPNx7

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) July 31, 2026

The 28-year-old delivered an impressive campaign, adding a third medal to India's remarkable opening day in judo. Earlier, Asmita Dey won gold in the women's 48kg category, while Harsh Singh claimed gold in the men's 60kg event, making it India's most successful day in Commonwealth Games judo history.

Tactical Final Ends in Golden Score

The gold medal contest was an intense tactical battle with both athletes displaying exceptional defensive skills. England's world No. 13 Acelya Toprak applied constant pressure through aggressive gripping and attacking movements, while Mourya defended resolutely to keep the contest scoreless during regulation time.

With neither judoka able to register a scoring move, the match entered the Golden Score period. After nearly seven minutes of extra time, Mourya received her third shido for non-combativity, handing Toprak victory by Ippon under International Judo Federation (IJF) rules.

Dominant Path to the Final

Mourya produced commanding performances throughout the tournament before reaching the final:
Quarter-final: Defeated Ghana's Frema Agyei by Ippon.
Semi-final: Beat South Africa's Donné Breytenbach by Ippon.

Historic Milestone for Indian Judo

Yamini Mourya's silver medal completed a memorable day for India's judo contingent in Glasgow. With two gold medals and one silver, India registered its best-ever opening day performance in Commonwealth Games judo, underlining the nation's growing strength in the sport and providing a major boost to its medal campaign.