Asmita Dey becomes first Indian to win judo gold medal at Commonwealth Games
Asmita Dey became the first Indian to win a judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She secured the victory in the women's 48kg category after a dramatic golden score contest against Canada's Heidi Quach.
Why it matters
This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian judo on the international stage.
India's Asmita Dey produced a spirited comeback to clinch the women's 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic golden score contest at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday (July 31, 2026).
The 23-year-old from Tripura found herself on the back foot early in the final after conceding a yuko and then receiving a penalty, allowing Quach to take control of the bout.
However, Asmita responded brilliantly, attacking with greater intent and levelling the scores at 1-1 shortly after the midway stage of the four-minute contest.
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