UP government's ₹1.5 crore prize for CWG winner Asmita Dey faces uncertainty due to Tripura origins
The ₹1.5 crore cash prize promised by the Uttar Pradesh government to judoka Asmita Dey for her gold medal win in the 48kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being questioned because she is originally from Tripura. Although she meets one of the three criteria established by the state in 2024 by competing for Uttar Pradesh in global sports tournaments, her permanent residency status has sparked a debate regarding her eligibility for the reward.