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Suchika Tariyal's Bronze Medal Controversy

Weighing the Price of Victory The Asian Games awarded Suchika Tariyal a historic bronze medal in mixed martial arts, but her manner of securing it has left a sour taste.

The Indian athlete's fight against Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo ended in a draw after three rounds, with the winner determined by a 700 gram weight difference from their morning weigh in.

This twist raises uncomfortable questions about the balance between fair competition and arbitrary rules. Tariyal's camp is divided on the issue.

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