Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal creates history with India’s first MMA medal
- On Monday, Suchika Tariyal scripted history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by securing India's first-ever mixed martial arts medal, claiming bronze in the women's traditional 60kg event.
- Tariyal booked her semifinal spot on Sunday after a composed 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa. She lost 0-2 to Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo in the extra round, but her performance secured India's podium finish.
- A national-level judoka, the athlete represented India at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and 2023 Asian Games. Tariyal also won gold at the JJIF Ju-Jitsu World Championships in 2024, strengthening her multi-discipline combat sports credentials.
- Mixed Martial Arts is among six sports making their debut at the 2026 Asian Games. This historic bronze takes India's medal tally to four at the continental showpiece, with three silvers from shooting.
- Tariyal began her sporting journey at 12 for self-defence after overcoming family reservations. Now a Head Constable in CISF, she signed a multi-fight deal with BRAVE Combat Federation in 2024 to pursue professional MMA.
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Why Suchika Tariyal lost despite a draw: How 700g denied India’s MMA fighter a historic final and left her in tears
Suchika Tariyal has made history by winning India's first bronze medal in MMA at the Asian Games. Her semifinal bout ended in a draw, with the outcome determined by a minuscule weight difference. Tariyal's journey into combat sports was sparked by a self-defense incident at the age of twelve. This significant achievement symbolises a milestone for Indian combat sports on an international stage.
Suchika Tariyal wins India’s first MMA medal at Asian Games
Nagoya: India’s Suchika Tariyal signed off with a bronze medal in the women’s traditional 60kg mixed martial arts event after losing 0-2 to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo in the extra round of their semifinal at the Asian Games here on Monday, September 21. The bronze took India‘s medals tally to four at the continental showpiece … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & …
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