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Politics
Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Congratulates Commonwealth Gold Medalist Asmita Dey in Delhi
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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In a ceremony held in Delhi, Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb presented a felicitation to Commonwealth Games gold medalist Asmita Dey, acknowledging her sporting achievements.
At a modest ceremony in Delhi, Tripura Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb formally congratulated Asmita Dey, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The MP handed Dey a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative medal, highlighting her dedication to the sport of weightlifting.
Deb praised Dey’s perseverance and her role in putting Tripura on the national sporting map. He also urged state sports bodies to provide better support for athletes.
Asmita Dey, a 23‑year‑old weightlifter from Tripura, clinched gold in the 59‑kg category, becoming the first athlete from the state to win a Commonwealth Games medal.
The felicitation was attended by local officials and sports enthusiasts, underscoring the growing emphasis on celebrating sporting success in the region.
Deb praised Dey’s perseverance and her role in putting Tripura on the national sporting map. He also urged state sports bodies to provide better support for athletes.
Asmita Dey, a 23‑year‑old weightlifter from Tripura, clinched gold in the 59‑kg category, becoming the first athlete from the state to win a Commonwealth Games medal.
The felicitation was attended by local officials and sports enthusiasts, underscoring the growing emphasis on celebrating sporting success in the region.