Asmita Dey Claims Commonwealth Games 2026 Judo Gold in Women's 48kg Category

Glasgow: India's Asmita Dey secured the women's 48kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a closely contested final on Thursday, adding another prestigious title to the country's medal haul.

Dey held her composure in a tense championship bout, edging past Quach 2-1 with a disciplined and tactically sound performance. The Indian judoka remained calm during the decisive moments, combining solid defence with timely attacks to emerge victorious.

The gold medal further strengthens India's impressive campaign in Glasgow and highlights the nation's growing presence in judo at the Commonwealth level.

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Dey had been in dominant form throughout the tournament, advancing confidently through the earlier rounds before producing her finest display in the final. Facing the experienced Canadian, she capitalised on key opportunities while maintaining control under pressure to seal the biggest win of her Commonwealth Games journey.

With this triumph, Asmita Dey joins the list of India's Commonwealth Games gold medallists, delivering another memorable achievement for the Indian contingent in Glasgow.

Her success also reflects the steady rise of Indian judo on the international stage and is expected to inspire young athletes aspiring to compete at the highest level.

With inputs from IANS