New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Monday congratulated Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Suchika Tariyal for securing the country's first-ever MMA medal at the Asian Games 2026.

Taking to social media platform X, Dhawan lauded Suchika's historic achievement and praised her contribution to Indian sport.

"What a moment for Indian sport! Suchika Tariyal brings home India's first-ever MMA medal at the Asian Games. Congratulations," Dhawan wrote.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Suchika Tariyal for scripting history by winning India's first-ever MMA medal at the Asian Games 2026.

Taking to social media platform X, Mandaviya shared a video...