The promise, the pain and the gold: Asmita Dey's journey to CWG history

Asmita Dey's historic Commonwealth Games gold was shaped by far more than what happened on the judo mat. After losing her father, battling a Grade-2 ankle injury and overcoming severe financial hardship, the Tripura judoka found unwavering support in coach Yashapal Solanki, who stood by her like a father. Their emotional embrace after the final told the story of resilience, sacrifice and a dream fulfilled against overwhelming odds.

By AMIT KUMAR