Indian judokas have created history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG 2026) with an outstanding performance on the mat. Sub-Inspector Asmita Dey of the Uttar Pradesh Police clinched the gold medal in the women's 48kg category by defeating her Canadian rival in the final. Following this historic victory, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Asmita Dey, praising her dedication, discipline, and hard work.
Asmita Dey's Historic Gold Medal Triumph
Competing in the women's 48kg category, Asmita Dey showcased exceptional skill and composure throughout her matches. In the high-stakes final, she defeated her Canadian opponent to secure the gold medal, becoming the first Indian woman judoka to achieve this feat at the Commonwealth Games. Her victory marks a major milestone for Indian martial arts on the global stage.
Serving as a Sub-Inspector in the Uttar Pradesh Police, Asmita Dey balanced her professional duties with rigorous athletic training. Her historic triumph has brought immense pride to the police department and sports enthusiasts across the nation.
Yogi Adityanath Praises the Champion
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform X to express his pride in Asmita Dey's achievement. He noted that her gold medal victory in the women's 48kg judo event brought great honor to the country and extended his heartiest congratulations to the UP Police Sub-Inspector.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Asmita Dey serves as an inspiring symbol of courage, discipline, determination, and hard work for young women across India, wishing her continued success in future international competitions.
India's Stellar Performance in Judo at CWG 2026
The Indian judo contingent delivered a historic performance at CWG 2026, capturing multiple medals across weight categories. Following Asmita Dey's gold, Harsh Singh added a second gold medal to India's tally by defeating an Australian competitor in his final match.
In the women's 57kg category, Yamini Maurya fought valiantly to win the silver medal. Although India narrowly missed out on a golden hat-trick in judo, the tally of two gold medals and one silver stands as one of the best international outings for the national squad, highlighting steady progress in combat sports.
Public Reaction
On social media, sports enthusiasts and citizens enthusiastically celebrated Asmita Dey's achievement, praising the UP Police officer and India's growing stature in international judo. At the same time, some users seized the occasion to raise queries regarding ongoing civic issues and recruitment exams.
