Indian judoka Asmita Dey dedicates her women’s 48kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow to everyone who supported her journey, and she also thanks Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Multiple reports say Dey makes the dedication immediately after her victory and expresses gratitude to those who backed her throughout her rise. She specifically credits the UP chief minister for providing her a job in the Uttar Pradesh Police, according to the outlets.
On the mat, Dey wins the women’s 48kg final by defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1 in what the reports describe as a closely contested match. She is said to remain composed during key moments, using a combination of strategy and defense to hold her advantage and secure the top podium finish.
The coverage frames the win as the biggest title of her career so far and notes it adds to India’s medal count at the Games while highlighting continued progress in Indian judo at the Commonwealth level.
