Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Asmita Dey Wins India’s First Commonwealth Judo Gold
Asmita Dey is a young judo athlete from Tripura, India.
She competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and won the gold medal in the women's 48‑kilogram weight class.
She beat Canadian opponent Heidi Quach after a close match that went into golden score.
This was the first time an Indian judoka won gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Asmita grew up in a modest family and switched from running to judo when she was a teenager.
She trained at the Sports Authority of India in Bhopal and has won several national and international titles.
Her win is a big moment for Indian judo and inspires many young athletes.
Asmita Dey won India’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold in the women’s -48kg category.
She defeated Canada’s Heidi Quach in a golden‑score match in Glasgow.
The victory came after an early deficit and a penalty, showcasing her resilience.
Asmita’s win followed a strong record, including gold at the 2023 Junior Asia Cup.
Her success highlights India’s growing strength in judo at international events.
- Who
- Asmita Dey, a 23‑year‑old judoka from Tripura, India
- What
- won the women's -48kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- Friday, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- her victory marked India’s first-ever judo gold at the Commonwealth Games
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Sport
- Judo
- Weight class
- Women's -48kg
- Medal
- Gold
- Athlete
- Asmita Dey
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
Sources
CWG: Judoka Ashmita Dey wins gold; Harsh Singh and Yamini Mourya assured of medals
Asmita Dey claims Commonwealth Games judo gold, scripts history
Daughter of a bicycle repairman, Asmita Dey wins historic judo gold for India in Commonwealth Games
