36-year-old Suchika Tariyal assures India of historic Asian Games MMA medal

Suchika Tariyal assured India of its first-ever Asian Games MMA medal after defeating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the women's Traditional MMA 60kg quarter-final. The 36-year-old advanced to the semi-finals, guaranteeing at least bronze. MMA is making its Asian Games debut in the 2026 Games. Tariyal's semi-final will take place on Monday.