India, Sept. 24 -- By Adarsh Chauhan

New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Suchika Tariyal, who won a historic bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games, credited her family's unwavering support for helping her continue her sporting journey, saying passion for any sport should always drive athletes to move forward.

Suchika, on Monday, secured India's first-ever MMA medal at the Asian Games after finishing third in the women's traditional 60 kg category. She lost to Singapore's Teo Hui Hoon in the semifinal.

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Suchika Tariyal credited her parents, family and husband Kapil Hooda for their constant support in helping her continue her sporting journey, saying their belief gave ...