Asian Games Judo

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Ashmita Dey now faces India’s 32-year judo wait at…

Indian judoka Asmita Dey arrives at the Asian Games less than two months after making history as the first Indian judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. Her triumph in Birmingham changed her profile almost overnight. The 24-year-old, who had spent much of her career away from the spotlight, began receiving widespread recognition after her historic achievement. “Before, no one knew me. But now everyone knows me,” Asmita told TimesofIndia.com, recalling how people began recognising her in public. Recognition Brings Special Meaning The new