Suchika Tariyal books MMA semifinal spot, assures India of first medal at Asian Games
Veteran fighter Suchika Tariyal assured India of its first medal at the AichiโNagoya Asian Games, defeating Mongoliaโs Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2โ0 to storm into the womenโs Traditional MMA 60kg semifinals. Suchika Tariyal assured India of its first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 to storm into the semifinals of the womenโs Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 60kg event, here on Sunday.The 36-year-old veteran, who has carved out a multi-discipline combat sports career spanning judo, kurash, jiu-jitsu and now MMA, will fight in the semifinals on Monday.A place in the semifinals guarantees a medal in the event,…