Golden Double for Vijayi Bharat Foundation at Junior Judo Nationals 2025-26

Hitesh Guliya (-73 kg), representing Delhi, once again proved his dominance as the defending champion retained the national title and secured the gold medal in the Men’s -73 kg category. In the Women’s event Stanzin Daechan (-57kg) who was also representing Delhi, proved her supremacy after defeating defending champion Navroop in the finals to clinch the gold medal in the Women’s -57kg category. Other VBF Judokas who secured medals at the event were – Athoibi Yanglem, Silver Medal (Manipur), (Women’s -63kg), Anurag Sagar, Bronze Medal (Delhi), (Men’s -60kg) Khushbu Darjada, Bronze Medal (Gujarat), (Women’s -63kg) Sparsh Singh, Bronze Medal, (Uttar Pradesh), (Men’s -60kg) A major highlight for Vijayi Bharat Foundation was the 66.67% gold conversion rate of the judokas, with 2 out of 3 VBF athletes who reached the final converting it into a gold medal at the nationals. Their participation and achievement highlight the VBF’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting judo across India.