Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Kesari’s Manisha Bhanwala was named Fighter of the Match for her dominant display in the 57kg women’s category during the Pro Wrestling League 2026 semifinal against Delhi Dangal Warriors. Despite her team’s loss, the 28-year-old said the league provides invaluable exposure and learning opportunities that will help Indian wrestlers prepare for major global tournaments such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.Delhi Dangal Warriors advanced to the final after …
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Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors’ Anjli is set for a high-profile clash against Haryana Thunders’ Iryna Koliadenko when the two teams meet in the final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Sunday. The Delhi wrestler acknowledged the challenge of facing the Paris Olympic silver medallist but expressed confidence in her ability to overturn expectations and defeat the fan favourite.Delhi secured their place in the final after edging Maharashtra Kesari 5–4 in a tense semi-final here at…
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors secured their spot in the final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after narrowly defeating Maharashtra Kesari in a thrilling semi-final 2 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday night, and Delhi’s Sujeet said that he is looking forward to his bout against Haryana Thunders’ Mongolian wrestler Tumur Ochir, with their individual head-to-head across tournaments tied at 1-1.In a match that fluctuated intensely from round to round, Delhi maintained composur…
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors booked their place in the final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after edging past Maharashtra Kesari 5–4 in a gripping Semi-final 2 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday. The contest, marked by dramatic momentum shifts and narrow margins, saw Delhi hold their composure under pressure to set up a blockbuster title clash against Haryana Thunders on Sunday.Despite the defeat, Maharashtra Kesari head coach Anil Mann expressed satisfaction with his team’…
Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors booked their place in a thrilling final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after edging past Maharashtra Kesari in a pulsating semi final 2 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday night.In a contest that swung dramatically from bout to bout, Delhi showed composure under pressure to claim a 5–4 victory and set up a mouth-watering title clash against Haryana Thunders.Shubham Kaushik was named player of the match for his extraordinary comeback win in the 57…
Noida, Jan 31 (IANS) Chairman of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), Dayaan Farooqi, expressed satisfaction with the league’s progress this season, noting that organisers have consistently aimed to exceed expectations and remain committed to delivering an equally impressive finale on Sunday.The ongoing season has witnessed a record turnout, with fans flocking to arenas to watch a series of gripping contests. The first semi-final, held on Friday, saw Haryana Thunders mount a dramatic comeback again…
Noida, Jan 30 (IANS) Explaining the thought and symbolism behind the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 trophy, chairman Dayaan Farooqi highlighted the work process behind the idea of making it connected to the soil of the country.The PWL 2026 kicked off on January 15, with the grand finale scheduled for February 1, marking the return of the league after six-year hiatus.“The story behind the trophy reflects how we have paid attention to even the smallest details of the league. From the akhadas an…
Noida, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjab Royals produced a dominant opening-half performance to take a 4–1 lead against Maharashtra Kesari at the midway stage of Match 12 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, being played at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Monday.With this being Maharashtra Kesari’s final league-stage fixture and Punjab chasing a crucial win to strengthen their playoff push, the first five bouts saw Punjab combine authority, aggression, and composure to seize control of the tie.Punjab s…
Noida, Jan 24 (IANS) Despite a close 4–5 loss to Maharashtra Kesari in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, the Haryana Thunders owners remain optimistic about their team’s potential to recover and perform better in the rest of the season.The franchise management commended the players’ fighting spirit, noting that the team fought until the very last bout and final moments, but ultimately fell just short on the day.After the match, Prerana Banka, a Haryana Thunders co-owner, praised the team’…
Noida, Jan 23 (IANS) Amit held his nerve under intense pressure in the decisive final contest to steer Maharashtra Kesari to a well-earned 5–4 victory over Haryana Thunders, handing the previously unbeaten side their first defeat of the season in Match 10 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Friday night, here at Noida Indoor Stadium.With the tie locked at 4–4, Amit produced a composed performance win in the 86kg men’s category to secure the win by a single point, lifting Maharashtra Kesari…