The  Sports Authority of India (SAI), Central Regional Centre (CRC), Bhopal , proudly celebrates another landmark achievement as four outstanding judokas from  SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Bhopal have earned selection to represent Team India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 , scheduled to be held in   Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026  .

The selected athletes are:

* Asmita Dey   – Women's   -48 kg  
* Shraddha Chopade   – Women's   -52 kg  
* Avtar Singh   – Men's   -100 kg 
* Yash Ghangas   – Men's   +100 kg 

Their selection is a testament to their dedication, discipline, and exceptional performances at the national and international levels. It also reflects the world-class coaching, scientific support, and high-performance training ecosystem available at  SAI NCOE Bhopal , which continues to nurture athletes capable of excelling on the global stage. 

Representing India at the Commonwealth Games is one of the highest honours for any athlete, and the selection of four judokas from SAI CRC Bhopal highlights the centre's growing stature as one of the country's leading hubs for judo excellence.

On this proud occasion,   Shri Abhisek Singh Chauhan, Regional Director, SAI CRC Bhopal  , congratulated the athletes and said: "The selection of four judokas from SAI NCOE Bhopal for the Commonwealth Games 2026 is a proud moment for the entire SAI family. Their achievement reflects years of hard work, determination, and the collective efforts of our coaches, sports science experts, and support staff. We are confident they will compete with courage and make the nation proud on the international stage." 

The success of these athletes has been made possible through the dedicated efforts of SAI's experienced coaching team, integrated sports science support, including strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, sports psychology, nutrition, recovery management, and the state-of-the-art infrastructure available at SAI NCOE Bhopal. This holistic high-performance environment continues to produce athletes capable of competing with the world's best.

***

(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2287614) आगंतुक पटल : 10