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The promise, the pain and the gold: Asmita Dey's journey to CWG history
Published 2 August 2026 ยท general
Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold was shaped by far more than what happened on the judo mat. After losing her father, battling a Grade-2
Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold was shaped by far more than what happened on the judo mat. After losing her father, battling a Grade-2 ankle injury and overcoming severe financial hardship, the Tripura judoka found unwavering support in coach Yashapal Solanki, who stood by her like a father. Their emotional embrace after the final told the story of resilience, sacrifice and a dream fulfilled against overwhelming odds.
Published: August 2, 2026 โข 8:22 AM IST ยท Updated: August 2, 2026 โข 9:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold was shaped by far more than what happened on the judo mat.
After losing her father, battling a Grade-2 ankle injury and overcoming severe financial hardship, the Tripura judoka found unwavering support in coach Yashapal Solanki, who stood by her like a father.
Their emotional embrace after the final told the story of resilience, sacrifice and a dream fulfilled against overwhelming odds.