Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 after a tense, closely contested final that went down to the last bout against Delhi Dangal Warriors at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday.With the scores tied at 4–4 after eight bouts, the outcome depended on the final women’s 62kg match, where Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko performed brilliantly under pressure. Her dominant technical victory clinched a 5–4 win and the PWL 20…
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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 30 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) CEO Akhil Gupta said the extended gap since the league’s last edition has heightened interest among fans, reflected in strong crowd turnout at the venues.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.“It is a matter of great fortune for us that so many people are coming to the gates. There is tremendous interest, and there is a rush for passes at…
Noida, Jan 17 (IANS) Haryana Thunders made a thunderous statement on their Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 debut, outclassing Punjab Royals with a dominant 7–2 win in their opening tie at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Displaying authority across weight categories, Haryana Thunders seized control early and never let go, blending sharp tactical execution with relentless scoring to underline their championship ambitions. Punjab Royals struggled to find momentum as Haryana’s wrestler…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s U23 World Champion Sujeet Kalkal emerged as the standout name in the Category A round of players’ auction in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, after being secured by Delhi Dangal Warriors for ₹52 lakh. Delhi Dangal Warriors was among the most active teams in this round, further adding Iran’s Hadi Vafaeipour in the men’s 86 kg category for ₹26 lakh, along with Mexico’s Karla Acosta in the women’s 57 kg division. Haryana Thunders, meanwhile, made a …
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The organisers of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) have announced that player auctions will be held on January 3. The league has also revealed the names of the six franchises that will compete in PWL 2026, returning to action after a six-year hiatus.The fifth season of PWL 2026 will run from January 15 to February 1, 2026, and is expected to showcase elite Indian and international talent competing in a fast-paced, high-intensity format.The six franchises set to compete in …