Asmita Dey wins India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold

Asmita Dey became India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist at the Glasgow Games, attributing her historic win to self-belief and mental strength. In the final against a Canadian rival ranked just below her, Dey trailed before coach Yashpal Solanki's timely advice helped her level the match and win in Golden Score. She said mental toughness, not physical ability, was decisive. Dey began judo in 2014 in Tripura. Preparing for the Asian Games, she will focus on ground techniques, attend a Valencia training camp, and avoid rest days to build consistency.