Mumbai, Aug. 1 -- Takhellambam Inunganbi's journey back to the top of Indian judo has been built on resilience, patience and an unwavering belief in the process.

After overcoming two career-threatening knee injuries, including a meniscus tear that required surgery in 2024, the 27-year-old has returned stronger than ever, winning the 2025-26 Senior National Championships and becoming the first Indian judoka in 13 years to win a medal at the Asian Judo Championships.

She now heads into the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow determined to continue that momentum on another major international stage, according to a release.

Training at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Inunganbi has benefited from an integrated high-performance environment t...