By: Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi / Emmanuel Ayiku for GhanaianNewsCanada | July 31,2026
Glasgow, Scotland – Team Canada celebrated a major success on the judo mat as Evelyn Beaton and Julien Frascadore captured gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, adding two more titles to Canada’s growing medal haul in Glasgow.
Beaton claimed the women’s -52kg title with a series of composed and technically impressive performances, continuing what has already been a breakthrough year for the Alberta judoka. Earlier in 2026, she won silver at the Pan-American Championships and entered the Commonwealth Games as one of Canada’s rising stars.
Frascadore, competing in the men’s -66kg division, also delivered an outstanding campaign to secure the Commonwealth title. The Quebec athlete has steadily established himself among Canada’s top judokas and overcame a competitive field to stand atop the podium in Glasgow.
The victories reinforce Canada’s reputation as one of the Commonwealth’s strongest judo nations. Both athletes were making significant statements on the international stage after being selected for Team Canada earlier this year, with officials expressing confidence in the squad’s medal potential before the Games began.
Canada’s judo team combines experienced competitors with emerging talent, and the double gold from Beaton and Frascadore highlights the country’s investment in developing the next generation of elite athletes.
The Commonwealth Games continue in Glasgow through August 2, with Canada remaining among the leading nations in the overall medal standings as athletes compete across multiple sports.
Canada celebrated a golden start to the judo competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Evelyn Beaton and Julien Frascadore each winning gold in their respective weight classes on the opening day of competition.
Gold Medal Winners
- Evelyn Beaton captured the women’s -52kg title, earning the biggest international victory of her young career.
- Julien Frascadore claimed gold in the men’s -66kg division, continuing Canada’s strong tradition in Commonwealth judo.
Both athletes were making major statements on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport. Before the Games, Beaton was set to make her Commonwealth Games debut, while Frascadore entered Glasgow as one of Canada’s promising male judokas.
What It Means for Canada
The double gold gives Team Canada an early boost in the medal standings and reinforces the country’s reputation as one of the Commonwealth’s strongest judo nations. Canada entered the Games with a balanced squad of experienced veterans and emerging talent, aiming to finish among the top medal-winning countries in the sport.
Judo competition at the Scottish Exhibition Campus (SEC) runs from July 31 to August 2, with several more Canadian athletes still scheduled to compete in the remaining weight categories
