Key Highlights:
- PM Modi congratulated Suchika Tariyal for winning bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts.
- Tariyal secured her medal in the women's traditional -60kg category, defeating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
- PM Modi also congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team for winning gold, India's first of this edition of the Games.
- India's women's cricket team defended their title by beating Sri Lanka, a repeat of the previous edition's final.
- Tariyal is a former national-level judoka who transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Twin Congratulations From the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal and the Indian women's cricket team for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking two significant achievements for India at the ongoing Games.
A Historic First in Mixed Martial Arts
Tariyal scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts after securing a bronze in the women's traditional -60kg category, a landmark achievement for the country within a discipline that had not previously yielded an Asian Games medal for India.
PM Modi's Message for Tariyal
"A historic achievement for India! Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts and securing India's first-ever Asian Games medal in this field. Her achievement is especially significant, highlighting her dedication and zeal. Best wishes for many more successes ahead," the Prime Minister's office posted on Tuesday, underscoring the pioneering nature of Tariyal's achievement within the sport.
Celebrating Gold for the Women's Cricket Team
PM Modi also congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games, another significant milestone for India's campaign at this edition of the Games.
PM Modi's Message for the Cricket Team
"A splendid triumph for Indian cricket! Heartiest congratulations to our Women's Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork. This victory also brings India its first Gold of this edition of the Games. The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country. Best wishes to the entire squad," the Prime Minister said.
Two Landmark Moments for India's Campaign
The women's cricket team's gold was India's first top podium finish of the ongoing edition, while Tariyal's bronze marked a landmark moment for the country in MMA at the continental multi-sport event, giving India two notable firsts within the same day of competition.
How Tariyal Secured Her Medal
Tariyal, a former national-level judoka, defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals to assure herself of a medal before eventually finishing with bronze, a result that reflects her transition from judo into mixed martial arts and the competitive success she has found in her new discipline.
A Successful Title Defence for the Cricket Team
India's women's cricket team, meanwhile, added the first gold medal to the country's campaign, beating Sri Lanka in a repeat of the previous edition's women's cricket final to successfully defend their title, extending their dominance in the sport at the continental level and reaffirming their standing as the team to beat in Asian women's cricket heading into future editions of the Games.
Key Highlights:
- PM Modi congratulated Suchika Tariyal for winning bronze, India's first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts.
- Tariyal secured her medal in the women's traditional -60kg category, defeating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
- PM Modi also congratulated the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team for winning gold, India's first of this edition of the Games.
- India's women's cricket team defended their title by beating Sri Lanka, a repeat of the previous edition's final.
- Tariyal is a former national-level judoka who transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Twin Congratulations From the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal and the Indian women's cricket team for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking two significant achievements for India at the ongoing Games.
A Historic First in Mixed Martial Arts
Tariyal scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts after securing a bronze in the women's traditional -60kg category, a landmark achievement for the country within a discipline that had not previously yielded an Asian Games medal for India.
PM Modi's Message for Tariyal
"A historic achievement for India! Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts and securing India's first-ever Asian Games medal in this field. Her achievement is especially significant, highlighting her dedication and zeal. Best wishes for many more successes ahead," the Prime Minister's office posted on Tuesday, underscoring the pioneering nature of Tariyal's achievement within the sport.
Celebrating Gold for the Women's Cricket Team
PM Modi also congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games, another significant milestone for India's campaign at this edition of the Games.
PM Modi's Message for the Cricket Team
"A splendid triumph for Indian cricket! Heartiest congratulations to our Women's Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork. This victory also brings India its first Gold of this edition of the Games. The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country. Best wishes to the entire squad," the Prime Minister said.
Two Landmark Moments for India's Campaign
The women's cricket team's gold was India's first top podium finish of the ongoing edition, while Tariyal's bronze marked a landmark moment for the country in MMA at the continental multi-sport event, giving India two notable firsts within the same day of competition.
How Tariyal Secured Her Medal
Tariyal, a former national-level judoka, defeated Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 2-0 in the quarterfinals to assure herself of a medal before eventually finishing with bronze, a result that reflects her transition from judo into mixed martial arts and the competitive success she has found in her new discipline.
A Successful Title Defence for the Cricket Team
India's women's cricket team, meanwhile, added the first gold medal to the country's campaign, beating Sri Lanka in a repeat of the previous edition's women's cricket final to successfully defend their title, extending their dominance in the sport at the continental level and reaffirming their standing as the team to beat in Asian women's cricket heading into future editions of the Games.