Glasgow, July 31 -- Indian judoka Asmita Dey clinched the women's -48kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a gripping final that went into Golden Score on Friday, according to ESPN.

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

The final began as a closely contested affair, with both judokas engaged in intense grappling and repeatedly forcing each other towards the edge of the mat. Quach struck first midway through the contest with a throw to take the lead.

The Indian responded strongly despite receiving a Shido penalty, producing a quick throw of her own to level the scores. Asmita grew in confidence as the bout ...