At 12, she was eve-teased: Suchika is now India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist
Suchika Tariyal, 36, became India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist after defeating Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the -60kg semifinals. Her journey began at age 12 when she took up judo for self-defense after experiencing eve-teasing. Tariyal aims to inspire young women through her achievements in combat sports.