Asmita Dey

Event Description

Asmita Dey is a trailblazing Indian judoka who etched her name into the history books at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 23-year-old athlete delivered an exceptional performance, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a thrilling "Golden Score" extra-time period to become the first-ever Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Summary

Asmita's historic climb to the top of the podium is a profound testament to unyielding resilience. Raised in a humble household where her father worked tirelessly as a bicycle mechanic, she initially trained as an 800m track runner before transitioning to judo. She overcame immense financial constraints and the devastating personal loss of her father just seven months prior to her Commonwealth debut.

Award Details

Commonwealth Games gold medal