Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Asmita Dey Promoted to DSP After Historic CWG Judo Gold
A judo player from India named Asmita Dey won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
She is the first Indian ever to win a gold medal in judo at these Games.
In the final, she beat a player from Canada named Heidi Quach by a score of 2-1.
Asmita works as a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.
She started as a Sub-Inspector, which is one rank of police officer.
After winning the gold medal, she received a letter saying she would be promoted.
Her new job will be Deputy Superintendent of Police, which is a higher rank.
She thanked the UP Police for supporting her and her family.
They gave her money and security so she could compete in the Games.
She said she will never forget their help.
Asmita Dey became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo, clinching the women's 48kg title at CWG 2026 in Glasgow.
She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a tightly contested final.
Dey, currently a Sub-Inspector, has been promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Uttar Pradesh Police after her win.
She received a letter confirming her promotion and told the Times of India she is grateful for UP Police's support.
UP Police provided financial help, security and family support to Dey before and during the CWG, which she said she cannot forget.
- Who
- Asmita Dey, an Indian judoka born in Tripura who represents Uttar Pradesh as a Sub-Inspector in the UP Police.
- What
- Won the women's 48kg judo gold medal at CWG 2026 and received a promotion to DSP in the Uttar Pradesh Police.
- When
- At the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- Where
- Glasgow, venue of the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- Why
- Because her victory made her the first Indian to win a CWG judo gold medal, earning recognition and a promotion from the UP Police.
- Athlete
- Asmita Dey
- Event
- Women's 48kg judo final
- Opponent
- Heidi Quach (Canada)
- Final Score
- 2-1
- Achievement
- First Indian to win CWG gold medal in judo
- Previous Rank
- Sub-Inspector, Uttar Pradesh Police
- New Rank
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Games Location
- Glasgow, Commonwealth Games 2026