Suchika Tariyal becomes India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist

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20 Sept 2026, 10:41 am IST|Khelangan Desk
Suchika Tariyal becomes India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist
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Suchika Tariyal, a 36-year-old Rohtak fighter, became India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist at the Asian Games on September 20, 2026 after beating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to reach the -60kg semifinals.

Eve-teased at 12, Tariyal took up judo for self-defence and progressed through judo, Ju-Jitsu and MMA.

A former eight-time national judo champion, Tariyal hopes her journey inspires more young women.

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