Glasgow, July 31 -- Indian judoka Asmita Dey dedicated her Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal to her coach and remembered the support of her late father after winning the women's 48kg judo title in Glasgow on Friday.

Asmita prevailed by Yuko (2-1) with a composed and determined display, earning India's first judo gold medal of the Games.

Speaking to ANI after her triumph, Asmita Dey said she was delighted to win gold in her first Commonwealth Games, dedicating the medal to her coach, country, police department and state. A visibly emotional Asmita also remembered her late father, whose support had been crucial in her journey, and said she regained confidence after topping the national-level Asian Games trials two months after his death....