September 30, 2026 3:43 PM

ASIAN GAMES 2026: Judoka Ashmita Dey loses bronze medal match, returns empty-handed from Asiad

Indian judoka Ashmita Dey lost her bronze medal bout against Narantsetseg Ganbaatar of Mongolia in the women's 48kg category to return empty-handed from the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday. The reigning Commonwealth Games champion Ashmita lost by Waza against Ganbaatar in the bronze medal contest. In judo, waza translates to "technique" or "art" and forms the fundamental building blocks of the martial art and sport that can be throwing techniques, grappling and groundwork techniques among...