Yamini Mourya Eyes CWG 2026 with Bout-by-Bout Focus

Regular exposure to strong international opponents has sharpened her competitive edge. “Competing against strong international opponents teaches you something every time. You understand where you need to improve and what works under pressure. Those experiences have helped me become a better athlete, and I’m looking forward to testing myself again at the Commonwealth Games,” she added.

Based at the Inspire Institute of Sport, Mourya credits the high-performance environment for allowing complete concentration on her craft. “One of the biggest advantages of training at the Inspire Institute of Sport is that everything is taken care of in one place. From nutrition and physiotherapy to recovery and training, there’s a great support system around us, so I can focus completely on judo. Being on campus with athletes from different sports who are all chasing the same dream is also very motivating. It pushes you to work harder every day and become a better athlete,” she stated.

Representing India at a major multi-sport gathering remains her primary motivation. “It’s always a proud feeling to wear the India jersey. Every athlete wants to perform well for the country, and I’m no different. I’ll go into every bout with confidence, give everything I have and hope to make India proud.”

Mourya’s approach reflects the nature of judo, where each contest is self-contained and requires immediate, full commitment. With a growing medal collection and the backing of a comprehensive support system, she enters the Commonwealth Games campaign focused on process rather than distant outcomes, determined to deliver her best performance for India on the Glasgow mats.