India's Asmita Dey made history by becoming the nation's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist in the women's 48kg category in Glasgow. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach and dedicated her landmark victory to her late father, coach, and supporters, also thanking Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for her police job.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey for winning gold medals in judo at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Their victories mark India's first double judo gold at a single Games, boosting the country's total medal count to 19, including five golds.
Asmita Dey secured India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medal in the women's 48kg category, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach. The 23-year-old from Tripura dedicated her historic win to her late father, who passed away seven months prior and was her biggest supporter.
India achieved its most successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing six medals across judo and athletics, including two historic judo golds. The haul increased India's total tally to 23 medals, placing them 10th, just one medal behind Wales.
India secured six medals in judo and athletics on Day 9 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, raising its total to 23 (5 gold, 12 silver, 6 bronze), while all 10 Indian boxers advanced to the finals.
