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“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 secured the women’s 48kg gold medal after defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach in a closely contested Commonwealth Games final decided in Golden Score, earning 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 earned bronze, bringing India’s judo medal tally to four.

Reflecting on her accomplishment, Dey said, “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.”

The gold medalist received a warm and grand welcome in Agartala on Wednesday after returning to India and her home state, Tripura, following her sporting achievement. Hundreds of admirers, sports enthusiasts, and well-wishers gathered at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport to greet 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 success has generated considerable enthusiasm within the state’s sporting community and is seen as an inspiration for young athletes across Tripura. The state government and sports department reiterated their commitment to encouraging sporting talent and providing athletes with greater opportunities to compete at national and international levels.