Noida, Jan 31 (IANS) Noida witnessed a packed house on Sunday evening as fans filled the Noida Indoor Stadium for the high-octane Pro Wrestling League final between Delhi Dangal Warriors and Haryana Thunders. It was the league’s first final since 2019, marking its return after a long suspension triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.Despite the absence of several top international wrestlers and familiar Indian stars, the Pro Wrestling League drew strong crowds throughout the tournament, underlinin…
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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 30 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh expressed optimism on the growth of ongoing Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium saying the league will be expanded to multiple cities in future seasons.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 next PWL season will be held across all major cities. This time, due to time constraints, the leagu…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026. Sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), PWL 2026 will be held from January 15 to February 2, marking the league’s comeback after a seven-year gap. The season will feature nine bout…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) scheduled to kick off on January 15, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to intervene to ensure financial transparency and guarantee that athletes receive their agreed-upon payments on time.The federation has taken note of previous controversies regarding salary delays and is instituting a monitoring mechanism to protect the interests of the wrestlers this season.”To ensure transparency in the distribution of salaries, t…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Headlined by Japan’s Yui Susaki, who attracted a record bid of ₹60 lakh from the Haryana Thunders, women wrestlers emerged as the top attractions in the player auctions for the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 conducted in New Delhi on Saturday.Alongside Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Susaki, World Championship medallist Antim Panghal was snapped up by UP Dominators for ₹52 lakh in the women’s 53 kg category, while Puerto Rico’s Ana Godinez fetched ₹46 lakh from Pun…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), India’s premier franchise-based professional wrestling league sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), is set for a high-profile return to competitive action as over 250 wrestlers will go under the hammer at the 2026 player auction scheduled to be held on Saturday in New Delhi.The auction marks a crucial step in the build-up to the league’s fifth season, which resumes after a six-year hiatus.The wrestlers in the PWL 2026 a…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), unveiled its new official logo ahead of the fifth season, signalling the league’s revival after a seven-year hiatus.The Pro Wrestling League is scheduled to return in January 2026, featuring top Indian and international wrestlers, promising high-intensity competition and a commercially viable framework designed to support the sport’s growth.The newly launched logo is a modern, dyna…