India's First Asian Games MMA Medalist, Suchika Tariyal, Wins Bronze
Suchika Tariyal, a judo-trained athlete, won India's first-ever medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Asian Games 2026, securing a bronze medal. Her dedication, hard work, and background in judo contributed to her success. The medal is expected to inspire more people to take up MMA, which is growing rapidly. Despite initial disappointment with the result, Tariyal is focused on preparing for the World Championship.12 sourcesSee all sources