Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 20 Sep 2026,Sunday Sports
Indian fighter Suchika Tariyal secured India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts by reaching the women’s Traditional MMA 60kg semifinal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games on September 20. The 36-year-old defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinal. Tariyal maintained her composure under pressure and used a crucial reversal to control her opponent and seal victory. Reaching the semifinals guarantees at least a bronze medal, with the two losing semifinalists receiving bronze. MMA is making its Asian Games debut in 2026. Tariyal will compete in the semifinal on Monday, with a place in the final at stake. (PC: X)
