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Gujarat's Rohit Majgul Qualifies for 2026 Commonwealth & Asian Games in Judo

Judoka Rohit Majgul from Gujarat has qualified 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 decisive O-goshi throw. Majgul, who trains with the Vijayi Bharat Foundation, has also remained undefeated in the last two Senior National championships. His success highlights Gujarat's growing presence in Indian judo and marks a significant milestone for the state's sporting community.

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

  • Won national trials in golden score
  • Hails from tribal village in Gujarat
  • Trains at Vijayi Bharat Foundation
  • Undefeated in last two Senior Nationals
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Judoka Rohit Majgul secures qualification for CWG & Asian Games 2026

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

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

Ahmedabad, Feb 23

Gujarat's rising judoka Rohit Majgul 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 finals at the national judo trials, 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 waza-ari and clinched victory.

The 23rd Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, while the Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 onwards.

Post his victory, 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 to guide me. This victory is not just mine-it's a reflection of the hard work and support of the Vijayi Bharat Foundation."

Hailing from a small tribal village, Talala in Gir Somnath district in Gujarat, Majgul trains at Vijayi Bharat Foundation. His 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 VBF's coaches and support staff, Rohit's composure, finesse, and competitive spirit have shone through, reflecting both his individual excellence and the strength of the foundation's training systems.

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.

Indian judokas have clinched four bronze medals through Sandeep Byala (men's -65kg), Cawas Billimoria (men's -95kg), Shyam Singh Gurjar (men's +95kg) and Bannu Singh (men's open weight) in the first Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951.

At the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Poonam Chopra won the bronze medal in the women's -56kg event. She is the only Indian woman to win a judo medal at a continental event. It is also India's last medal in judo at the Asian Games.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Fantastic news for Indian sports! Rohit's consistency, winning the last two Senior Nationals as well, is the most impressive part. Hope he gets the best facilities and foreign exposure training now. The gap between qualifying and winning a medal is huge.
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Priya S
So proud to see Gujarat producing such champions! 🎉 His journey from Talala is the real story. We need more articles highlighting these grassroots heroes, not just cricket. All the best for Glasgow and Nagoya, Rohit!
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Rohit P
The article mentions our last Asian Games medal in judo was in 1994. That's a sobering fact. Rohit has a chance to make history and break a 30+ year drought. The pressure will be immense, but his composure seems good. Let's get behind him!
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Karthik V
While this is great, I hope the sports authorities have a solid long-term plan. We've seen many qualifiers fade away because of poor planning after the trials. He needs consistent international competition, not just camps in India. The foundation is doing good work, but SAI and the federation must step up too.
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Meera T
O-goshi for the win! It's nice to see the technical details of the sport being explained. Wishing him all the strength and luck. Bring a medal for India, beta!

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