CWG 2026: Asmita Dey wins women's 48kg judo gold, adds another title to India's tally
Glasgow, July 31
India's Asmita Dey produced a composed and determined performance to clinch the women's 48kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, 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.
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— IANS
Reader Comments
Absolutely thrilled to see another gold for India! Asmita's defensive discipline in the final was outstanding. The way she stayed composed under pressure, especially against an experienced opponent like Quach, is a testament to her training. Indian judo is truly making strides. 👏
Congratulations to Asmita Dey! While this is a wonderful achievement, I do wish our sports authorities would invest more in grassroots judo development. We have immense talent, but consistent support and infrastructure are needed to bring more golds like this on a regular basis. Let's celebrate this win but also push for better sports ecosystem.
This is wonderful news to wake up to! Asmita's journey to gold is nothing short of inspiring. The fact that she beat a Canadian in their own Commonwealth backyard makes it even sweeter. Our judokas are proving that India is not just about cricket—we're champions in so many sports! 🥇✨
Great job Asmita! The way she controlled the match against Quach was pure class. Her tactical awareness and composure under pressure are qualities that set apart champions. This gold will undoubtedly encourage more young athletes from smaller towns to pursue judo. Well done, India!
Incredible achievement by Asmita Dey! Two words: nerveless performance. To come through such a tightly-contested final and keep her head when it mattered most shows immense mental toughness. Our medal tally keeps growing, and judo is becoming a real medal prospect for India at international events. So proud of our athletes! 💪🇮🇳
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