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This medal is as much my father's as it is mine: Judoka Asmita Dey after historic gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026
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Asmita Dey, a 23-year-old Sub-Inspector with the Uttar Pradesh Police, won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in judo in 2026, in the women's 48kg category.
She dedicated the medal to her father, who passed away in December 2025, and who had supported her by selling belongings to fund her treatment.
In the final, she beat Canada's Heidi Quach in a Golden Score decider, adopting an aggressive strategy to secure the win.
After winning, she expressed gratitude to her coach Yashpal Solanki and dedicated the medal to India.
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