Indian judoka Asmita Dey clinches gold in Glasgow
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India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist Asmita Dey opens up about her late father's support, difficult journey, why judo is one of the toughest sports, and her Olympic dream.
Asmita Dey defeated Canada's Heidi Quach to win the women's 48kg judo gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before dedicating her victory to UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Asmita Dey secured India's first judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She credited the UP Police and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for their support. Her father's passing deeply affected her, but this victory brought renewed hope.
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.
Asmita Dey made the whole country proud on Friday as she won India’s first-ever gold in Commonwealth Games judo at Glasgow.