‘I felt that everything was over’: Asmita remembers late father after historic judo gold

Asmita Dey secured India’s first judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada’s Heidi Quach in a gripping golden score final match. This historic victory came after overcoming personal tragedy and immense dedication. Harsh Singh also won a gold medal in the men’s 60kg judo event. These twin triumphs marked a significant breakthrough for Indian judo.