Asian Games: The MMA Fellowship that Pulled Suchika Tariyal Back Into the Sport

Suchika Tariyal Reaches Semifinal in Mixed Martial Art to Book India’s First Asian Games Medal, TT Team Makes Winning Start

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Suchika Tariyal assured India’s first medal at the Asian Games as she booked her place in the semifinal of women’s traditional 60kg MMA (mixed martial art) event on Sunday in Nagoya. She defeated Altanchimeg Baigalmaa. Sports News | Suchika Tariyal Reaches Semifinal in Mixed Martial Art to Book India’s First Asian Games Medal, TT Team Makes Winning Start.

Asian Games 2026: Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal confirms medal, reaches semifinals

The 36-year-old Suchika will face either Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo or Iran’s Arezou Salimighalehtaki for a place in the final.

Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal assures India a historic MMA medal after the 36-year-old reaches semifinal

The 36-year-old Suchika Tariyal will either face Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo or Iran’s Arezou Salimighalehtaki for a place in the gold medal match.

Suchika Tariyal scripts history, assures India of first Asian Games medal in MMA debut

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first medal at the Asian Games on Sunday. She defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa in the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal. Tariyal's progression into the semifinals guarantees India a medal in MMA's debut. She previously represented India in judo and kurash and became a Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Her journey includes overcoming challenges and a knee injury to reach this achievement.

Asian Games: The MMA fellowship that pulled Suchika Tariyal back into the sport

At 36, Suchika Tariyal, inspired by friends, returns to sports through MMA, striving for a medal at the Asian Games after overcoming significant obstacles.

Asian Games: Suchika Tariyal assures India of historic maiden MMA medal

Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) Suchika Tariyal broke new ground for Indian mixed martial arts on Sunday, becoming the country’s first athlete to secure an Asian Games medal in MMA after […]