CommonWeath Games 2026 | Asmita Dey Wins Historic Gold In Judo, Seven Months After Losing Her Father
India's historic Commonwealth Games gold medallist Asmita Dey delivered one of the most emotional sporting stories of the year, turning personal heartbreak into a moment
India's historic Commonwealth Games gold medallist Asmita Dey delivered one of the most emotional sporting stories of the year, turning personal heartbreak into a moment of national pride. The 23-year-old judoka from a small village in Tripura became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48kg category. But for Asmita, the victory carried a deeper meaning.
Just seven months earlier, she lost her father, a cycle mechanic who earned barely ₹300 a day and spent his life supporting his daughter's dreams despite severe financial hardships. The family lived in a modest mud house, but he never allowed poverty to become an obstacle in her sporting journey. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world.
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