Unnati Sharma

Event Description

Unnati Sharma is an elite Indian judoka who competes internationally in the women's 63 kg weight category. Born on 25 March 2003, she hails from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and has dedicated over a decade to mastering her sport since taking it up in the fifth grade. She achieved the biggest milestone of her career by winning the bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. In a spectacular bronze-medal match, she defeated South Africa's Skye Knoester via a swift, decisive Ippon in just 1 minute and 7 seconds, securing India’s fourth judo medal of the tournament.

Summary

Beyond her Commonwealth Games success, Sharma boasts an impressive international resume, including a gold medal at the 2026 African Open in Dakar and a bronze at the 2025 Asian Open in Hong Kong. Nationally, she secured a gold medal at the 2025 National Games for her home state of Uttarakhand.

Award Details

Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal (2026)