Yogi Hails Asmita Dey For 1st-ever Judo Gold Win At CWG

Greetings pour in for Asmita Dey, who won India its first-ever gold in judo at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paying tribute to "Maa Bharati".

In a post on X in Hindi late on Friday, Adityanath said, "Heartiest congratulations to Sub-Inspector Asmita Dey of @Uppolice for bringing glory to 'Maa Bharati' on the global stage by winning the gold medal in the women's



48kg judo event at #CWG2026!"

The chief minister said every Indian takes pride in Dey's achievement, which stands as an inspiring symbol of indomitable courage, discipline, determination, and hard work of Indian women.

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on X praised Dey for her hard work and "unwavering determination". Brajesh Pathak, the other deputy chief minister, wished her a bright future.