Weighing just 700g over her opponent, she was denied a shot at gold; even after winning her semifinal. Yet, she made history as India’s first-ever MMA medallist. Her journey? From jiu-jitsu world champion to Commonwealth Games judoka to now, Asian Games bronze. “This is more than my life,” she said. Behind her tears was a story of grit, sacrifice, and an entire nation’s quiet pride. While shooters added 3 more medals (all silver/bronze), swimmers struggled and cricket’s golden moment looms Tuesday. Suchika’s medal wasn’t just bronze; it was a breakthrough.