At 12, she was eve-teased: Suchika is now India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist
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Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- Times of India05:11first to report
Eve-teased at 12, Suchika Tariyal took up judo for self-defence, beginning a journey through judo, Ju-Jitsu and MMA. At 36, the Rohtak fighter became India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist after beating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to reach the -60kg semifinals. A former eight-time national judo champion, Tariyal now hopes her journey inspires more young women.
Mon, 21 September 2026
6 reports- chennaionline.com04:17
Suchika Tariyal has made history by winning India's first-ever bronze medal in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the Asian Games 2026. The event, held in Doha, Qatar, saw Tariyal defeat her opponent in a hard-fought match, securing a memorable victory for India in the sport.
- chennaionline.com04:37
Indian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal put up a strong fight but lost her semifinal match to Singapore’s Teo Hui Hoon in the women’s traditional 60kg category at the 2026 Asian Games. Despite the defeat, Suchika secured a bronze medal for India.
- Times of India06:40
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.
- Times of India09:48
The bout ended in a draw after India's appeal was accepted, but under the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) rules, the winner was decided by the fighters' weight recorded during the morning weigh-in. Teo, who weighed 700 grams less than Suchika, advanced to the final.
- Times of India12:51
Day 2 brought India four more medals at the Asian Games 2026, taking the tally to six, with shooting contributing three and Suchika Tariyal making history with India’s first MMA medal. Team India also impressed in hockey, kabaddi, badminton and table tennis, while swimming and soft tennis produced mixed results.
- Times of India13:46
India added four more medals on Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026 to take its tally to six, with shooting contributing three and Suchika Tariyal creating history with India’s first MMA medal. China continued to dominate Aichi-Nagoya, extending its lead at the top of the standings as the medal race takes shape.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English18:01
India’s first MMA medal at the Asian Games was overshadowed by controversy over the result.