Gujarat’s rising judoka, Rohit Majgul (-66kg) of the Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) on February 22nd secured qualification for both the Commonwealth Games 2026 and the Asian Games 2026 after a stellar performance at the Judo selection Trials for Commonwealth Games 2026 & Asian Games 2026 in New Delhi.
In the best-of-three final at the national judo trials in New Delhi, 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.
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 VBF’s dedicated 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.
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 form 19th September 2026 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.”
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