Canada Claims Two Judo Golds and Decathlon Silver

The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow on Sunday, August 2, with India set to formally accept the hosting duties for the 2030 edition during the closing ceremony. The final day of competition featured Indian athletes in judo and track cycling events, capping off a historic performance for the nation.

India entered the final day with a total of 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze. The day's schedule included judokas Ishroop Narang, Avtar Singh, and Yash Ghanghas in elimination rounds, with the potential to advance to semifinals and finals. On the track, cyclists Dinesh Kumar, Harshveer Singh Sekhon, and Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam were scheduled to compete, alongside para-cyclist Lisha Das. The closing ceremony was to feature a 20-minute cultural presentation led by artists including Shankar Mahadevan and Manushi Chhillar, symbolizing the handover to Ahmedabad, India, as the next host city.

The penultimate day of competition, Saturday, August 1, saw Canada continue its strong performance in combat sports. Laurence Biron of Varennes, Quebec, won a gold medal in the women's 63-kilogram judo final, defeating Australia's Saya Middleton on penalties. This...