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[News Arena India @NewsArenaIndia]

The gold her father never saw:

Asmita Dey's journey from tragic loss to Commonwealth Gold.

Her father, a cycle mechanic who earned barely ₹300 a day and raised his family in a mud house in a small village in Tripura, died of a brain stroke 7 months ago.

On Friday, as the 23-year-old became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 48kg category, the medal felt as much his as hers.

“When my father passed away, I thought everything had finished because he was the one who supported me.

I am from a very small village in Tripura. People there don't dream this big. But Papa always supported me.”

- Asmita said, struggling to hold back tears after her historic triumph.

The family lived in a modest mud house, but he never allowed financial hardship to become a hurdle in his daughter playing the sport she loved.

When a knee injury threatened to derail her career, he took her to Delhi for treatment, bought medicines and did everything within his means to ensure she could return to the mat.

"He brought me to Delhi for treatment and bought medicines," she recalled.

His sudden death in December last left Asmita devastated. The man who had been her biggest supporter and constant source of reassurance was gone, and with him, she felt, went her dream of competing on the biggest stage.

But while Asmita struggled to come to terms with the loss, her mother quietly stepped into the role her husband had left behind.

Just 10 days after the funeral, she asked her daughter to return to training.

“If I stop you today, your father will think I am shattering your dreams,” she told her.

Asmita packed her bags and returned to the Sports Authority of India centre in Bhopal.

[Agnimitra Paul BJP @paulagnimitra1]

Bharat celebrates a proud achievement!

At just 11, Divi Bijesh won the Gold Medal at the FIDE Girls U-12 World Cup 2026, marking a historic moment for the nation.

Her achievement on the global stage is an inspiration to countless young minds across the country. This incredible milestone reflects the bright future of Indian chess and the immense potential of our young champions.

Heartiest congratulations to Divi, her family, coaches, and everyone who has supported her journey.

Wishing her continued success and many more laurels for India in the years to come.

#DiviBijesh #FIDEWorldCup #ChessChampion #ProudMoment #TeamIndia #IndianChess #YoungChampion

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers https://t.co/ZltWlkF28r

[BCCI Women @BCCIWomen]

A leader like no other. A historic moment like never before ✨

Harmanpreet Kaur - First captain to win a women's Test at Lord's 🏆

#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @ImHarmanpreet

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

For a moment it gives a facts check as how come 22yards has become a" Centre Court " but then realised !!!
Its different all together though but intriguing!...

[Ravi Shastri @RaviShastriOfc]

Novak Djokovic faces annik Sinner now with a spot to the Wimbledon final on the line! @Wimbledon #Djokovic #Sinner

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

Congratulations team India 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 always delight to watch you...!

# IWCT2026#

[BCCI Women @BCCIWomen]

Those smiles say it all 😀

🎥 Celebrate it like Honours Board inductees Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia 🏆👌

#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @YastikaBhatia

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

It was a great show! What a come back on 2nd set by Muchova !
But Linda Noskova - it was your day for sure - Congratulations 👏👏👏 on winning the Wimbledon as a youngest women's tennis player after Petra Kvitova!👍👍👍@ Karolini Muchova
@Linda noskova

[Arianna Huffington @ariannahuff]

A great lesson from Karolína Muchová, who lost in the Wimbledon final against her friend and Czech counterpart Linda Nosková.

Despite losing in three sets, Muchová was able to celebrate her friend’s win with grace and humor and express gratitude to all those who helped her make it to the final.

As she said, “I’ll be fighting. And I hope I’ll get a chance to get to the final again.”

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

Unique in their own way !!!...
@sachin_rt
@mandhana_smriti
@ImHarmanpreet

[Sportstar @sportstarweb]

🏏 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱’𝘀.

📸: Reuters

#WomensCricket

[BCCI Women @BCCIWomen]

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ✨

Kranti Gaud lived her Lord's fairytale to the fullest 🤗

#TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @HomeOfCricket

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

It's a bit heartbreaking specially when u look up to someone like have played 25wimbledon and expect to make it this one too but @janniksin you captured the moment for sure!👏👏👏
Execution, we'll timing and great effort made straight set 6-4, 6-4 and 6-4 👍👍👍

[Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole]

Wimbledon, I have no words. Another epic fortnight at SW19. Thank you for your support, your energy, I appreciate it.

Respect to @janniksin on a masterful performance 👏. Good luck for the final.

See you soon ❤️

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

Hard core win it was👏👏👏 as you @DjokerNole mentioned - delightful to see the match 👍

[Sportstar @sportstarweb]

🎾 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲-𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐬.

On a hot Sunday afternoon at the Wimbledon Centre Court, Novak Djokovic did exactly this to quell the challenge from Roman Safiullin in straight sets 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The 39-year-old Serb is now into his ninth straight singles quarterfinal at the All England Club.

✍️: @sudunarayan

Read more here: https://t.co/nsyUL6Iaw9

📸: Reuters

#wimbledon #tennis

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

At 39 you play tennis like a new comer @DjokerNole 👏👏👏 Looking forward to the final at centre court 🙂🙂

[Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole]

When the stars are out from Hollywood and Holywood, a strong performance is mandatory 🤩

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

After Pete Sampras "back then" in Australian Open and now you @janniksin What a win it was !!! 👏👏👏

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

Take a bow, @janniksin 😮‍💨

#Wimbledon

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

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[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

The team of Lucnica Ensemble sang Vande Mataram during the welcome in Bratislava.

This comes at a time when we are marking 150 years of Vande Mataram and recalling its glorious contribution to India’s history and freedom struggle.

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

🙏🙏

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Jai Somnath! Feeling blessed to be here, when we are marking 75 years since the rebuilt Temple opened its doors for devotees.

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

Aap ko bhi Naman karti hun🙏🙏🙏 Our Prime Minister Shri@narendramodi ji

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

बंगाल की जनता को प्रधानमंत्री मोदी जी का अभिवादन...

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

💔💔💔

[Amba Prasad @AmbaPrasadINC]

"माँ... एक ऐसा शब्द, जिसमें पूरी दुनिया समाई होती है...

जबलपुर की दुखद घटना...💔
"समंदर की लहरें भी शायद आज रो पड़ी होंगी, जब एक माँ ने अपनी बाहों में मौत को नहीं, अपनी दुनिया को थाम रखा था"

यह तस्वीर वाकई दिल को झकझोर देने वाली है, एक माँ ओर बच्चे का रिश्ता दुनिया में सबसे अनमोल होता है ओम शांति🙏😭

[Archita Datta @architadatta25]

Namah Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadev🙏🙏

[Pooja sharma @poojakaushik08]

The Divine Presence of Shiva in the Sky 🔱

Har Har Mahadev 🔱

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

A visit to Belur Math is always deeply special. The timeless message of service, harmony and inner strength leaves a lasting impact on every mind.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Belur Math stands tall as a shining tribute to the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna, The Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. It has been inspiring generations to serve humanity with dedication and compassion. While at the Belur Math, I went to the room where Swami Vivekananda meditated.