Indian athlete loses to S'porean athlete in MMA semi-final, refuses to concede defeat: Asian Games
The Singapore athlete was awarded the bout after a tie as she was 700g lighter.
Singaporean MMA fighter Tiffany Teo secured a historic victory at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Indian competitor Suchika Tariyal in a controversial semi-final bout. The 36-year-old Teo, weighing 700g less than her opponent, emerged victorious after a one-minute overtime period awarded 2-1 to her. Following the regulation time draw, Teo refused to concede defeat, sparking controversy.
India protested the result, but under tournament rules, the match was deemed a tie - a decision awarded to the lighter athlete, Teo. The Singaporean fighter earned her place in the finals, guaranteeing at least a bronze medal. This marks Singapore's first medal in MMA at the Asian Games. The lightweight category, featuring only six competitors, made its debut at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, joining other new sports like freestyle BMX, padel, surfing, teqball, and virtual taekwondo.
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