CWG 2026: Tripura’s Asmita Dey wins gold, adds another title to India’s tally, CM hails

Tripura’s Asmita Dey, who represented India at the Commonwealth Games 2026, has won the women’s 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach in a hard-fought final on Thursday.

In a closely contested title clash, Dey edged past Quach by 2-1, holding her nerve during the decisive stages to seal the biggest victory of her Commonwealth Games campaign. The Indian judoka displayed excellent tactical awareness and defensive discipline to stay ahead and finish on top of the podium.

The gold medal is another significant addition to India’s growing medal tally in Glasgow and underlines the country’s rising stature in judo on the Commonwealth stage.

Dey had looked impressive throughout the competition, progressing confidently through the earlier rounds before delivering her best performance in the final. Against an experienced Quach, the Indian maintained her composure under pressure and capitalised on crucial scoring opportunities to secure victory.

With the triumph, Asmita Dey etched her name among India’s Commonwealth Games gold medallists, providing another memorable moment for the Indian contingent in Glasgow.

The victory also reflects the steady progress of Indian judo, with Dey’s success expected to inspire the next generation of athletes aiming for international honours.

PM Narendra Modi hails Asmita's success

"A golden performance indeed! Proud of Asmita Dey for winning a Gold in the Judo Women's 48KG Final! This performance will always be remembered and will contribute towards Judo becoming even more popular. Best wishes for her endeavours ahead," Prime Minister Narendra Modi writes on social media.

Tripura CM calls it ‘historic feat

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha hailed the achievement of Asmita Dey in the CWG 2027, calling it a historic feat.

In a social media post, he wrote, “Tripura’s Daughter Asmita Dey Creates History! Asmita Dey, a daughter of Tripura, has once again brought glory to the state on the international stage. The talented judoka from Belonia has achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal in the 48 kg judo category at the Commonwealth Games.”

Dr. Saha also added, “Her dedication, hard work, and self-confidence will continue to inspire the younger generation of the country. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to this talented athlete born on the soil of Tripura. Her success is a matter of pride for the entire state and the nation.”

'This gold is for Yogi-ji who supported me,' says Asmita

Soon after achieving the biggest success of her career so far, Indian judoka Asmita Dey dedicated her gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2026 to everyone who stood by her journey and thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving her a job in the state police.

"I am so happy with the gold. This is for all who supported me. I also want to thank Yogi ji for giving me the job in UP Police," Asmita told IANS immediately after her victory.

Asmita, who hails from Tripura but is settled in Varanasi, delivered a strong and focused performance to win the women’s 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1 in a tightly contested final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday.

"Today, my mindset was simply that I am the best in 48 kg today, and I must win gold—for my country, for myself, my coach, my parents, everyone, and for my relatives as well... I work in the Uttar Pradesh Police, and I want to thank Yogi Adityanath because he gave me a job in the UP Police. Through that, I got support for my family, which enabled me to come here and win the gold medal," Asmita added.

In a nail-biting title match, the Indian judoka remained composed during the crucial moments. She combined smart strategy with solid defense to get past Quach, claiming the biggest win of her Commonwealth Games journey.

Asmita also talked about how she had to go without food in the morning to make the weight for the random weigh-in before the final.

"Actually, 1 couldn't eat much because there is a random weigh-in, where you have to be under 50 kg. Already, when I woke up in the morning, I was at 50 kg 300 g, so I couldn't eat much. When my name came up for the random weigh-in, I had expected it, and after that, once I completed the random weigh-in, I ate and drank, and then an hour later I had my fight," she added.

The gold medal increased India’s growing medal count in Glasgow and highlighted the country’s steady improvement in judo at the Commonwealth level.

Asmita looked dominant throughout the competition. She advanced confidently through the preliminary rounds and saved her best performance for the final. Against the seasoned Canadian competitor, she kept her cool under pressure and took advantage of key scoring chances to maintain her lead and secure the win.

This victory allowed Asmita to join the list of India’s Commonwealth Games gold medalists, creating another unforgettable moment for the Indian team in Glasgow.

Her achievement also showcased the ongoing progress of Indian judo globally and is likely to inspire a new generation of athletes aiming for top honours.