CWG 2026: Canada's Beaton rules the Women's -52kg roost in judo
Glasgow, July 31
Canada's Evelyn Beaton won gold in the Women's -52kg Judo after beating Sofia Asvesta of Cyprus in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday. Beaton has lost the past couple of times she's fought Asvesta but managed to get the job done on Friday when it mattered most.
In the bronze medal matches, Tatum Keen won for England before Cameroon's Marie Celine Baba Matia pulled off a significant upset to beat Tinka Easton, of Australia, for the final spot on the podium.
Canada's Julien Frascadore dominated much of the Men - 66kg Final, but after five minutes' intense action, he managed a golden score Yuko to beat 2022 gold medallist Georgios Balarjishvili, of Cyprus.
"I think in Scotland there are a few pubs, so I'll try a few of those in the next few days," Frascadore told host broadcaster TNT Sport after winning the gold.
After the Bronze Medal Finals, Michael Fryer (ENG) and Petros Christodoulides (CYP) completed the podium.
Meanwhile, the other two gold medals on offer on Friday were won by India's Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh.
Harsh Singh delivered a sensational performance to win the gold medal in the men's -60kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating Australia's Joshua Katz 10-0 in a one-sided final on Saturday.
Asmita delivered a strong and focused performance to win the women's 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a tightly contested final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday.
In a nail-biting title match, the Indian judoka remained composed during the crucial moments. She combined smart strategy with solid defense to get past Quach, claiming the biggest win of her Commonwealth Games journey.
Women - 52kg
Gold: Evelyn Beaton (CAN)
Silver: Sofia Asvesta (CYP)
Bronze: Tatum Keen (ENG)
Bronze: Marie Celine Baba Matia (CMR)
Men - 66kg title
Gold: Julien Frascadore (CAN)
Silver: Georgios Balarjishvili (CYP)
Bronze: Michael Fryer (ENG)
Bronze: Petros Christodoulides (CYP)
— IANS
Reader Comments
Harsh Singh winning 10-0 is absolutely dominating! And Asmita's tactical win shows our girls are equally strong. Commonwealth Games mein India ka dawa continues! 💪
Great to see India winning in judo, but we need to focus on consistency. While I'm thrilled about the gold medals, the real test will be at the Olympics. Our athletes need better infrastructure and support at the grassroots level. Still, congratulations to both winners!
The way Asmita handled the pressure in that final against the Canadian was incredible! She stayed calm and executed her plan perfectly. And Harsh's 10-0 win - just wow! Our judokas are proving that India is a force to reckon with in this sport. 👏👏
Congratulations to all the medal winners! India's performance in judo has been particularly impressive. The growth of the sport in India is remarkable - from being an underdog to producing champions like Asmita and Harsh. Well deserved victories!
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh - remember these names! They are the future of Indian judo. The tactical brilliance shown by Asmita in the final was world-class. This is what happens when you combine hard work with proper coaching. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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