Suchika Tariyal created history by winning the bronze medal in the -60 kg category of women’s traditional mixed martial arts. She has become the first Indian player to win a mixed martial arts medal in the Asian Games. In a message issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi described his achievement as historic and praised his dedication and passion.
A historic achievement for India!
Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts and securing India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in this field. Her achievement is especially significant, highlighting her dedication and zeal.
Suchika had secured her medal by defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalma 2-0 in the quarter-finals. With this he ensured the first Asian Games medal in MMA for India. Suchika has also been a national level judo player before.
At the same time, the Indian women’s cricket team won India’s first gold medal in the Asian Games. The team captained by Harmanpreet Kaur defeated Sri Lanka and won the gold. The special thing is that this was also a repeat of the women’s cricket final of the previous Asian Games. The Indian team once again retained its title by defeating Sri Lanka.
A splendid triumph for Indian cricket!
Heartiest congratulations to our Women’s Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork.
With this victory of the women’s cricket team, India achieved its first gold in the ongoing Asian Games. Congratulating the team, PM Modi called it a great victory for Indian cricket. He praised the team’s confidence, skill and excellent teamwork. Also said that this victory will inspire the young cricketers of the country.
PM Modi said in his message that the women’s cricket team has made the country proud. He also wished the entire team all the best for the future.
In this way, Suchika Tariyal’s historic bronze and the Indian women’s cricket team’s gold in the Asian Games 2026 have become two important milestones in India’s campaign. On one hand, India won a medal in MMA for the first time, while on the other hand, the women’s cricket team won the Asian Games title for the second consecutive time.