Saarika, a 17-year-old wrestler, caused a major upset by defeating Paris 2024 silver medallist Guzman Lopez Yusneylis with a score of 7-0. This victory contributed to Delhi Dangal Warriors’ 6-3 win over Maharashtra Kesari in the Pro Wrestling League 2026.
In another match highlight, Anastasiya Alpyeeva from Delhi Dangal Warriors was named the Player of the Match, while Maharashtra Kesari’s Robert Baran received the Fighter of the Match Award. The ongoing Pro Wrestling League 2026 is taking place at the Noida Indoor Stadium from January 15 to February 1.
The competition saw intense bouts, with Maharashtra Kesari initially taking the lead through Manisha Bhanvala’s 6-0 win in the 57kg women’s category. However, Delhi quickly responded with Shubham Kaushik’s impressive victory over Atish Thodkar in the men’s 57kg division, securing a 12-10 win with a crucial four-point takedown.
Delhi’s momentum continued as Saarika triumphed over Guzman Lopez Yusneylis in the 53kg women’s contest with a commanding 7-0 victory. Despite Maharashtra’s efforts to level the score at 2-2 through Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova’s win, Delhi’s depth and resilience shone through in subsequent matches.
The heavyweight 125kg bout proved crucial for Maharashtra as Robert Baran defeated Ronak 5-0, briefly putting his team in the lead. However, Delhi fought back strongly, with key wins from wrestlers like Turan Bayramov and Anastasiya Alpyeeva, ultimately securing a comprehensive 6-3 team victory.
The Pro Wrestling League continues with a double-header on Day Three, featuring matches between Tiigers of Mumbai and UP Dominators, as well as Delhi Dangal Warriors and Haryana Thunders.
