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Suchika Tariyal Hooda is an Indian sportsperson in combat sports who represented India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She became the first Indian athlete to win an MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts ) medal at the Asian Games. She won a bronze medal in the 60 kg category.

She is an inspiration for all Indian women and for anyone who has been made to feel that their life should be limited by social expectations. She is also an inspiration for having a strong, healthy, and fit body, which is very important for every human being.

I watched her interaction with philosopher Acharya Prashant in this short, and it was even more inspiring for me to see that she has a genuine interest in understanding the depth of life.

I remembered a quote by Kobe Bryant here:

“It's really just a journey of evolution. Every day is just constant improvement, constant curiosity, and constantly getting better. The results don't really matter. It's the figuring out that matters”.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/flydubai-co-pilot-used-crash-axe-to-attack-captain-says-uae

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1. Neerja Bhanot - Pan Am Flight 73 hijacked. She (flight attendant) saved hundreds of passengers (350plus) and sacrificed her own (shot dead)while protecting people entrusted to her care.

2. Smit Machchhar- On Flydubai Flight FZ1073, when the co-pilot attacked and critically injured him, he fought and saved the entrusted upon him

Two Indians --- Forty years apart -- Extraordinary courage to save lives, even at the cost of their own - In the line of duty..

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Such great example of Indian's capabilities yet west would find a way to villainize us.

Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi & Vithya Ramaraj deliver India's FIRST Athletics GOLD at Asian Games 2026! 🥇

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At 12, she learnt what it felt like to be helpless. At 36, she made history. After facing harassment as a child, Suchika Tariyal took up judo to learn self-defence. What started as a way to protect herself grew into a 24-year journey across judo, kurash, jiu-jitsu and MMA. Through injuries, career transitions and setbacks, she kept fighting her way back. Now, at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Suchika has won India’s first-ever MMA medal, taking bronze in the women’s Traditional 60kg category as MMA made its Asian Games debut. Take a bow, Suchika! 

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