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Gujarat Judoka Rohit Majgul Qualifies for 2026 Commonwealth & Asian Games

Gujarat's judoka Rohit Majgul has earned qualification for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games following his victory at the national selection trials in New Delhi. He defeated Haryana's Garvit in a tense golden-score final with a brilliant O-goshi throw. Majgul, who hails from a small tribal village in Gir Somnath, has also remained undefeated in the last two Senior National championships. His success is attributed to his training under the dedicated coaches of the Vijayi Bharat Foundation.

Key Points: Rohit Majgul Qualifies for CWG & Asian Games 2026

  • Won national trials in golden score
  • Undefeated in last two Senior Nationals
  • Hails from tribal village in Gujarat
  • Trained by Vijayi Bharat Foundation
  • CWG 2026 in Glasgow, Asian Games in Japan
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Judoka Rohit Majgul earns his spot for CWG & Asian Games 2026

Gujarat judoka Rohit Majgul secures qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after winning national trials in New Delhi.

"Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games is a dream come true for me. - Rohit Majgul"

Ahmedabad, February 23

Gujarat's rising judoka, Rohit Majgul has secured qualification for both the Commonwealth Games 2026 and the Asian Games 2026 after a stellar performance at the Judo selection Trials in New Delhi.

In the best-of-three final at the national judo trials in New Delhi on Sunday, Majgul faced Haryana's Garvit in a tense showdown. The decisive bout went into golden score, where Majgul executed a brilliant O-goshi to score a wazari and clinch victory, according to a release.

He hails from a small tribal village, Talala, in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat.

Majgul's dominance is no flash in the pan as he has also remained undefeated in the last two Senior Nationals, further proving his consistency and technical mastery.

Under the guidance of dedicated coaches and support staff of Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF), Rohit's composure, finesse, and competitive spirit have shone through, reflecting both his individual excellence and the strength of the foundation's training systems, the release said.

23rd CWG is scheduled to take place in July 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, while the Asian Games 2026 is scheduled to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19th onwards.

Guided by VBF's dedicated coaching staff, Majgul's success highlights the strength of the foundation's training ecosystem. His achievement adds to Gujarat's growing presence in Indian judo and marks a proud moment for the state's sporting community.

Post his victory, VBF Judoka Rohit Majgul said, "Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games is a dream come true for me. Every bout at the trials tested my limits, but I trusted my training and my coaches. This victory is not just mine--it's a reflection of the hard work and support of the Vijayi Bharat Foundation."

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud! Gujarat is really producing some amazing athletes across sports. Rohit's consistency, winning back-to-back Senior Nationals, shows this is not luck but pure hard work. The O-goshi throw in golden score must have been a moment of pure brilliance. Can't wait to see him on the international stage.
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Rohit P
It's great to see foundations like VBF supporting athletes. Often, talent is there but the structured coaching and financial backing is missing. His shoutout to his coaches is very humble. Hope this inspires more private organizations to invest in Olympic sports beyond just cricket.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows combat sports, this is fantastic news for Indian judo. The level at the Asian Games is incredibly high, especially with Japan and Korea. Qualifying this early gives him ample time to prepare. Wishing him the very best for the tough competition ahead.
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Vikram M
A small respectful critique: The article mentions his village and the foundation's role, which is good, but I wish there was more detail on his actual journey. How did he get into judo? What were the challenges? These human-interest angles make sports stories even more powerful for the public.
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Karthik V
Brilliant! Another athlete making us proud. The fact that he remained undefeated in two Senior Nationals speaks volumes about his technique and mental strength. The road to 2026 is long, but this qualification is a huge step. Let's ensure he gets all the support he needs from SAI and the federation now.

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