"I was overjoyed, cannot put into words how proud I feel": Dipa Karmakar on Asmita Dey's historic gold in CWG
Agartala, August 2
Olympian Dipa Karmakar hailed Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold medal in judo, calling it a moment of immense pride for the nation.
She praised Asmita's achievement as a reflection of the rich sporting talent from the North East and said the victory would have made her late father extremely proud.
Karmakar congratulated the young judoka and wished her continued success ahead.
Asmita Dey staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the women's 48kg judo gold medal, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a thrilling golden score contest at the Commonwealth Games.
"Huge congratulations to the entire nation on this historic first gold medal in judo (48 kg category). I was overjoyed when I saw the news last night; I cannot put into words how proud I feel. The North East is home to so much talent, and Asmita, who hails from the region, has fulfilled her father's dream. Although her father is no longer with us, wherever he is, he would be incredibly proud. I extend my very best wishes to her," Karmakar told ANI.
The contest remained tightly fought throughout, with both judokas battling for control and neither giving the other much room to attack.
Quach struck first with a throw to take the lead, but Asmita responded under pressure. After receiving a Shido penalty, the Indian stepped up her aggression and produced a quick throw to level the scores. The bout remained locked at the end of regulation time, forcing the contest into Golden Score.
With the first score in extra time deciding the winner, Asmita held her nerve and executed a well-timed throw near the edge of the mat to secure the decisive point and seal a memorable gold medal.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is truly inspiring. The way Dipa spoke about Asmita's father really touched my heart - it reminds me of how every athlete's journey is shaped by family sacrifice. From Northeast India to the world stage, this gold is for every young girl who dreams big. 🙌
Congratulations to Asmita Dey on a well-deserved gold. The match was a nail-biter, and her comeback after Quach's initial throw showed real resilience. India's growing depth in Olympic sports is impressive, and this win adds another dimension to it.
As a sports lover, I'm so glad judo is finally getting the recognition it deserves. The North East has given us so many champions - Mary Kom, Dipa herself, and now Asmita. That Golden Score moment was edge-of-the-seat stuff. Hope this inspires more investment in sports infrastructure in the region. 🙏
What a comeback! The way she shrugged off that Shido and went for the throw in extra time - that's the fighting spirit of India. Dipa's words are spot on, and it's heartwarming to see champions supporting champions. The future of Indian judo looks bright. 🥋
I was watching that match live, and I nearly had a heart attack! Asmita's technique in the Golden Score was flawless - the timing of that final throw was perfect. This gold medal win is a testament to her training and mental fortitude. Massive congratulations to India and her family.
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