Agartala, Aug. 1 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday congratulated judoka Asmita Dey on her historic gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying her achievement was a proud moment for the state and would inspire the next generation of athletes.

"I have known her for some time. We had previously honoured and awarded her. Winning gold at the Commonwealth Games is a tremendous achievement. The Prime Minister has also conveyed his wishes. This is a moment of pride and happiness for us, proving that there is no shortage of talent in Tripura. Seeing such achievers will provide great inspiration to our children. I wish to extend my gratitude and best wishes to her on behalf of the people of Tripura for this outstanding perfor...