# CWG judo champion Asmita Dey set for DSP promotion 2026-08-07T14:14:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Asmita Dey is set to become a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Uttar Pradesh. The 23-year-old judoka, now a Sub-Inspector, won the women’s 48kg final in Glasgow against Canada’s Heidi Quach after forcing the bout into Golden Score. She became India’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallist. A Uttar Pradesh Police official told The Times of India that the promotion letter has been prepared and sent to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for approval. Until the appointment is formally implemented, Dey will serve as an Inspector, the official said. Dey joined the force through the sports quota in 2023 and credited the police with financial and other support. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Asmita Dey, Commonwealth Games, DSP promotion, judo, Uttar Pradesh Police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cwg-judo-champion-asmita-dey-set-for-dsp-promotion/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cwg-judo-champion-asmita-dey-set-for-dsp-promotion/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.