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Bronze medal in mixed martial arts, women’s 60‑kg category.

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First Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts.

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Advanced to semifinals after a 2‑0 quarter‑final victory.

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Lost in overtime by the smallest margin.

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Highlights the introduction of mixed martial arts to the Asian Games.

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Summary

Competing in the women’s traditional 60‑kilogram category, she reached the semifinals.

She was narrowly defeated in overtime, making her the first Indian mixed martial arts medallist at the Games.

Her achievement marks a milestone for the sport’s debut at this continental event.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
mixed 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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