Agartala, 5th August 2026: Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, today met and felicitated Tripura’s judoka Asmita Dey for her historic achievement of winning India’s first-ever Gold Medal in Judo at the Commonwealth Games.
During the meeting at Tripura Bhawan, New Delhi, the Chief Minister congratulated Asmita Dey on her remarkable feat and lauded her determination, discipline, perseverance, and dedication. He said that her outstanding performance on the international stage has brought immense pride and honour to Tripura and the entire nation.
“Asmita Dey’s historic achievement on the international stage is a landmark moment for Indian sports and a matter of immense pride for Tripura. Her dedication, determination, and sporting excellence have made the entire state and the country proud,” said Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
“Her journey from Tripura to the top of the international podium will serve as a powerful inspiration to millions of young and aspiring athletes across the country. The State Government remains firmly committed to encouraging our youth, strengthening the sporting ecosystem, and nurturing talented athletes so that they can excel at the national and international levels,” he added.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to Asmita Dey for her future sporting endeavours and expressed confidence that she would continue to bring further laurels to Tripura and the nation.
He also assured her that the State Government would continue to extend all necessary support and encouragement to help her pursue greater achievements on the world stage.
