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‘Too old’ to Asian Games MMA medallist: Suchika Tariyal’s journey from judo to glory

Source: Times of India — Top Stories · 2 hr ago
‘Too old’ to Asian Games MMA medallist: Suchika Tariyal’s journey from judo to glory
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Summary

At 36, Suchika Tariyal finally secured the Asian Games medal she had pursued since childhood, becoming India’s first to win an MMA medal at the event. Her path to the podium involved moving from a successful judo career to ju‑jitsu, overcoming financial difficulties, age‑related doubts and selection obstacles, with strong support from her husband.

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At 36, after years of setbacks, selection hurdles and changing sports, Suchika Tariyal finally has the Asian Games medal she had chased since childhood. India’s first Asian Games MMA medallist came within 700 grams of a place in the final at Aichi-Nagoya.

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