PM Modi Hails Asmita Dey's Historic CWG Judo Gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Asmita Dey after the 23-year-old scripted history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

A golden performance indeed! Proud of Asmita Dey for winning a Gold in the Judo Women's 48KG Final! This performance will always be remembered and will contribute towards Judo becoming even more popular. Best wishes for her endeavours ahead. #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/7quBu2GXcD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2026

Sharing his message on social media, the Prime Minister wrote:
"A golden performance indeed! Proud of Asmita Dey for winning a Gold in the Judo Women's 48KG Final! This performance will always be remembered and will contribute towards Judo becoming even more popular. Best wishes for her endeavours ahead."

Asmita Dey achieved the historic feat by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in a thrilling Women's 48kg final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Her victory marked India's maiden gold medal in Commonwealth Games judo and added another glorious chapter to the nation's sporting achievements.

The Prime Minister's congratulatory message highlighted the significance of Asmita's achievement, expressing confidence that her success will inspire more youngsters to take up judo and further strengthen the sport's popularity in India.