{
  "id": 8604215,
  "title": "Suchika Tariyal scripts history, assures India of first Asian Games medal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/suchika-tariyal-scripts-history-assures-india-of-first-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T03:48:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/suchika-tariyal-scripts-history-assures-india-of-first-asian-games-medal-in-mma-debut/articleshow/134363146.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Suchika Tariyal has secured India's first medal at the Asian Games. She won her women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts 60kg quarterfinal against Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa, guaranteeing a medal in MMA's debut. According to the Free Press Journal, Tariyal won with a commanding 2-0 victory, showcasing her strength and grappling skills with arm throws, takedowns, and heavy ground-and-pound strikes.\n\nTariyal has previously represented India in judo and kurash and is also a Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Her progression into the semifinals confirms India's first medal in the sport.\n\nThe Asian Games are taking place in Aichi-Nagoya, as reported by the Free Press Journal.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}