Seven months after her father's death, Asmita wins India's first CWG judo gold
Asmita Dey became the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She dedicated the historic victory to her late father, who had been her primary supporter throughout her career.
Why it matters
This represents a significant milestone for Indian judo on the international stage and highlights the personal resilience of athletes from rural backgrounds.
Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold medal was more than just India's first-ever top finish in judo. It was the fulfilment of a dream she once feared had ended with the death of her father seven months ago. The 23-year-old from a small village in Tripura scripted history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a dramatic women's 48kg final.After the win, emotions took over as Asmita remembered the man who had always believed in her."When my father passed away, I thought everything had finished because he was the one who supported me," Asmita said, struggling to hold back tears after her historic triumph.Asmita conceded an early yuko and also received a penalty, allowing Quach to take control.
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