Daughter of a cycle mechanic, Asmita Dey recalls late father after ending India's 36-year wait with historic gold

Asmita Dey won the gold medal in the 2026 CWG just months after her father passed away. She hailed his role in her rise to the top.

'This gold is for Yogi ji who supported me': Asmita Dey dedicates her medal to UP CM after CWG 2026 judo triumph

Asmita Dey, who hails from Tripura but is settled in Varanasi, delivered a strong and focused performance to win the women’s 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1 in a tightly contested final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday.

'I felt that everything was over': Asmita Dey remembers late father after historic CWG judo gold

Asmita Dey secured India's first judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach in a gripping golden score final match. This historic victory came after overcoming personal tragedy and immense dedication.
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The gold her father never saw: Asmita Dey's journey from tragic loss to history

Glasgow, Jul 31 (PTI) The first person judoka Asmita Dey wanted to tell about her Commonwealth Games gold was the one person she no longer could do it

India at Commonwealth Games Live, Day 9: Asmita Dey assures India medal in judo

Check updates of Indians in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9 (July 31) taking place in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday.