Summary
She fought in the women’s 60‑kilogram division.
After winning her quarter‑final match, she lost a very close semifinal bout.
This is the first mixed martial arts medal India has ever won at the Asian Games.
Key Points
5 points1
Bronze medal in mixed martial arts at the Asian Games.
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First ever Asian Games medal for India in this sport.
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Competed in the women’s 60‑kilogram category.
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Advanced to semifinals with a 2‑0 win in quarter‑finals.
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Narrow loss in overtime decided the final match.
New Words to Learn
11 wordsmixed martial arts
a sport where people use many kinds of fighting moves
bronze
the third‑place medal
semifinals
the round before the final match
overtime
extra time when a match is tied
medallist
someone who wins a medal
combat
fighting
judoka
a person who practices judo, a type of martial art
kurash
a traditional wrestling sport from Central Asia
Jiu‑Jitsu
a martial art that uses holds and locks
setbacks
problems or difficulties
debut
first appearance
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