“Everything had finished after my father died”: Behind Asmita Dey’s historic gold medal lies an emotional story of her father who earned ₹300 a month by fixing cycles
Asmita Dey won a historic Commonwealth Games judo gold medal in Glasgow.
Her father's unwavering belief fueled her journey to this significant achievement.
After his passing, her mother encouraged her to continue training for the competition.
She overcame grief and anxiety to secure the victory for her family.
This triumph honors her father's dreams and her mother's strength.
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