"Small goal has been fulfilled': CWG 2026 gold medallist Asmita Dey
Agartala, August 12
Commonwealth Games gold medallist in judo Asmita Dey on Wednesday said her goal of winning a medal has been achieved, attributing her success to hard work, consistency and discipline.
Speaking to ANI during a felicitation programme organised by the Tripura government in Agartala, Dey said that while she has achieved her immediate goal, she still has several other targets to accomplish.
"I want to say that the goal I have been working towards, which was to win a medal, has been achieved. I still have other goals that I need to accomplish, but for now, my small goal has been fulfilled," Dey said.
Asmita clinched the women's 48kg gold medal after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a gripping Commonwealth Games final that was decided in Golden Score, securing India's first judo gold medal of the Games.
She was later joined on the podium by Harsh Singh, who won gold, Yamini Mourya, who claimed silver, and Unnati Sharma, who bagged bronze, taking India's judo medal tally to four.
She said achieving the medal required sustained hard work, consistency and discipline.
"It took a lot of hard work, consistency, and discipline to achieve this, all of which were essential. That's why I have won this medal today," she added.
The CWG gold medallist also received a warm and grand welcome in Agartala on Wednesday after returning to India and subsequently to her home state Tripura following her impressive sporting achievement.
Hundreds of admirers, sports enthusiasts and well-wishers gathered at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala to welcome the young athlete. The atmosphere was celebratory as supporters applauded and extended their best wishes to Asmita for bringing laurels to Tripura and the country.
Asmita's achievement has generated considerable enthusiasm among the state's sporting fraternity and is being seen as an inspiration for young athletes across Tripura.
The state government and sports department have reiterated their commitment to encouraging sporting talent and providing athletes with greater opportunities to compete at national and international levels.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Her humility is what strikes me the most. "Small goal has been fulfilled" — this is just the beginning for her! The way she talks about hard work, consistency and discipline, it's so inspiring for young girls in the Northeast. We need more state support like Tripura is doing. 🙏
Great achievement! But let's be honest — the government needs to do much more for athletes from small states. One gold medal shouldn't be a one-off celebration. We need proper infrastructure, coaching and financial support at the grassroots level. Still, congrats Asmita, you've made us proud! 🇮🇳
The scenes at MBB Airport look amazing! 😍 This is what true hero worship should be — celebrating our sportspersons who work hard for years. Asmita's journey from Tripura to CWG gold is incredibly motivating. Hoping this inspires many more athletes from our state!
Very impressive performance from Asmita. The golden score victory shows real character. It's great to see Indian judo growing — four medals in the tally is fantastic. She seems like a grounded person, which will serve her well as she aims higher.
Asmita is proof that talent can come from anywhere if given the right support. The Tripura government deserves credit for honouring her at home, but I hope this isn't just photo-op politics. Hope they actually invest in sports infrastructure now. Still, what a remarkable achievement!
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