Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after surviving an extraordinary, edge-of-the-seat final against Delhi Dangal Warriors at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. In a contest that swung violently from bout to bout, the title was decided only in the very last match, where Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna…
In Indian wrestling, there are champions who dominate early and there are champions who never let a match escape them. Sujeet Kalkal belongs firmly to the second category the kind of wrestler who can look beaten for five minutes and still find a way to win in the final thirty seconds. Ask him about this…
Haryana Thunders underlined their status as the most complete side of Pro Wrestling League 2026 with a nerve-shredding 5–4 victory over Punjab Royals in the first semi-final at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. In a contest that swung violently across nine bouts, the table-toppers absorbed early blows before producing a decisive mid-match surge,…
When Antim Panghal stepped onto the mat to face Yui Susaki in the Pro Wrestling League, she was not just wrestling an Olympic medallist she was confronting a version of herself she is still trying to become. Susaki arrived in India unbeaten, untouchable in the league, and carrying the aura of someone who has already…
Delhi Dangal Warriors held their nerve in a dramatic final league encounter of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, defeating Punjab Royals 5–4 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Wednesday to book a place in the semi-finals. In a match that swung repeatedly between the two teams, Delhi produced their best collective performance of the season…
Haryana Thunders capped off a commanding league-stage campaign at the Pro Wrestling League 2026 by defeating UP Dominators 6–3 in a gripping final round-robin encounter at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. The win not only confirmed Haryana’s supremacy on the night but also sealed their place at the summit of the standings, with…
Delhi Dangal Warriors produced a composed, all-round performance to defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3 in Match 13 of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium, keeping their semi-final aspirations firmly alive. The victory yielded two crucial match points for Delhi, lifting them to four points from four ties and placing…
Ana Godinez rose to the moment when it mattered most, producing a commanding performance in the decisive 62kg women’s bout to steer Punjab Royals to a crucial 5–4 victory over Maharashtra Kesari in Match 12 of the Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. In a contest that swung…
Haryana Thunders sent out the clearest message of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 season so far, producing a ruthless and record-breaking performance to dismantle Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The emphatic victory lifted Haryana from third place to the top of the standings, while Mumbai’s difficult campaign continued as they…
Maharashtra Kesari climbed to the top of the Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026 standings after producing one of the most dramatic team performances of the season, edging out the previously unbeaten Haryana Thunders 5–4 in a pulsating Match 10 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. With the tie locked at 4–4 going into…
In a league that thrives on spectacle as much as sporting excellence, the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals have taken a decisive step towards shaping their identity by unveiling their official team anthem for Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2.0. Rooted in Mumbai’s contemporary rap culture and layered with traditional regional sounds, the anthem is more than…
In one of the most gripping ties of the Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026 so far, Maharashtra Kesari edged past UP Dominators 5–4 in Match 9 at the Noida Indoor Stadium, thanks to a stunning late fall by Harshita Mor in the women’s 76kg bout. The result lifted Maharashtra Kesari to second place on the…
Punjab Royals produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, storming back from a 3–1 deficit to defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3 in a gripping Day 6 contest at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. What began as a dominant display from the Tiigers rapidly transformed into a…
UP Dominators produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of Pro Wrestling League 2026, clawing their way back from a 4–1 deficit to defeat Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in Match 7 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday. What initially appeared to be a comfortable outing for Delhi transformed into a gripping contest of momentum…
Manisha Bhanvala delivered a statement performance to spearhead Maharashtra Kesari’s emphatic 6–3 victory over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in Match 6 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026. Her explosive win by fall in the women’s 57kg category proved to be the defining moment of the contest, as Maharashtra registered their first win of the season…
Japanese wrestling legend Yui Susaki produced a performance for the ages as Haryana Thunders registered a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 in Noida on Friday. Susaki’s breathtaking technical superiority win in just 57 seconds not only anchored Haryana’s dominant outing but also established a…
UP Dominators delivered a commanding response in the Pro Wrestling League 2026, registering an emphatic 7–2 victory over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in Match 4 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday evening. The win marked a strong comeback performance, built on tactical discipline, depth across weight categories, and standout individual displays. Two-time U20 World…
Haryana Thunders announced their arrival in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 in emphatic fashion, registering a commanding 7–2 victory over Punjab Royals in their opening fixture at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Delivering dominance across multiple weight categories, Haryana set the tone early and never allowed Punjab a foothold, combining tactical discipline…
Delhi Dangal Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Maharashtra Kesari 6–3 in Match 2 of the Pro Wrestling League, underlining their depth and tactical sharpness across weight categories. The tie was defined by decisive wins in the women’s bouts, solid control in the heavier men’s divisions, and a composed finish from Sujeet Kalkal…
The Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026, began on an emotionally charged and action-packed note as Punjab Royals edged past UP Dominators 5–4 in the inaugural tie of the season. While the contest showcased the depth of Indian wrestling talent and the league’s growing competitiveness, it was also marked by an unfortunate injury that cast a…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 marks a significant moment for Indian wrestling. Opening tie between the UP Dominators and the Punjab Royals sets the tone for a league that is now firmly aligned with Olympic cycles and elite performance pathways. After a seven-year hiatus, PWL’s revival is not merely about…
As the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) prepares for its much-anticipated return in 2026, the league has taken a significant step towards enhancing the live fan experience by announcing District by Zomato as its official ticketing partner for the upcoming season. The partnership, unveiled in New Delhi on January 13, signals PWL’s intent to make live…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) Athlete Auction concluded on 3 January, producing several headline-grabbing signings alongside a few surprising omissions. A total of 63 wrestlers were picked across six franchises, with teams collectively spending over ₹11 crore at the auction for the fifth edition of the league. Japanese wrestling icon Yui Susaki emerged as the…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 is not simply about reviving a popular franchise-based competition after a long hiatus. At its core, this comeback is driven by a carefully redesigned rulebook that fundamentally alters how matches are fought, coached, and decided. These rules are central to PWL’s ambition of making wrestling…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 is set to return with a compact yet high-intensity schedule, promising nearly three weeks of top-level wrestling action. Beginning on 15 January 2026 and culminating with the final on 1 February 2026, the league once again follows a round-robin format leading into the knockout stages, ensuring that consistency across…
Mumbai witnessed a meaningful intersection of legacy and elite ambition on January 12 as Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat completed a one-day youth and akhada connect tour across the city. The tour, rooted in community engagement rather than spectacle, set the tone for the upcoming Pro Wrestling League (PWL) season, which begins on January 16,…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set for a high-profile return with the official announcement of its Season 5 schedule, marking the league’s comeback after a comprehensive restructuring. The fifth edition of PWL will run from January 15 to February 1, 2026, at the Noida Indoor Stadium, bringing elite Indian and international wrestling talent back…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 marks one of the most significant structural resets in Indian sport in recent years. After a six-year absence following its last edition in 2019, the league is back, not as a continuation, but as a reimagined professional product one that aims to align grassroots akhada culture with…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 marks a significant reset for professional wrestling in India. After a gap of six years following the 2019 season, the league has been reintroduced with a revised structure, new ownership groups, and a sharper focus on long-term sustainability rather than short-term spectacle. Operating under a…
The return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) in 2026 after a six-year hiatus was always expected to be headline-driven, but few anticipated just how aggressively franchises would spend at the very top of the market. The auction held in New Delhi on January 3 did more than just fill rosters; it reset benchmarks for…
Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals made a resounding statement of intent at the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) Players Auction, assembling a formidable squad built around Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat as they prepare for their debut season in the league. With a clear emphasis on pedigree, balance and long-term competitiveness, the Mumbai franchise emerged as one…
The Pro Wrestling League 2026 auction unfolded as a marathon spectacle on January 3, delivering everything fans and franchises expect from Indian wrestling’s premier franchise league record-breaking bids, intense last-minute bidding wars, tactical errors, surprise bargains and a clear statement of intent from teams looking to dominate the upcoming season. By the time Akash was…
The loudest moment of the wrestling league auction on January 3, 2026, did not come from a marquee foreign signing or a late surprise bid it arrived when Sujeet Kalkal’s name appeared on the board. What followed was a fierce, edge-of-the-seat bidding war that underlined just how highly India’s U23 World Champion in the men’s…
The Pro Wrestling League auction on January 3, 2026, delivered another defining moment when Antim Panghal, India’s young Olympic wrestler in the 53kg category, entered the fray. What followed was a dramatic bidding war that underlined her growing stature in Indian wrestling and reaffirmed her position as one of the most valuable female athletes in…
The Pro Wrestling League initial auction on January 3, 2026, revolved around one name more than any other Aman Sehrawat. When the Olympic bronze medallist in the 57 kg category entered the bidding arena, the tone of the auction shifted instantly. What followed was a fierce bidding war that underlined not just Aman’s growing stature…
The Pro Wrestling League returns after a 7-year hiatus. The PWL, first launched in 2015, ran for four successful seasons until 2019 and is all set for a reboot in 2026. The marquee event is set to take place at the Noida Indoor Stadium from 15 January until 1 February. The Player Auction is set…
Indian wrestling’s long-awaited professional revival gathered momentum on Friday as Aspect Sports, the sports arm of Aspect Global Ventures, in partnership with infrastructure major APCO Infratech, announced the acquisition of the Mumbai franchise of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL). The franchise will compete under the name Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals when the league returns in…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to return in 2026 with a renewed sense of ambition, and the quality of foreign wrestlers entering the upcoming athlete auction underlines the league’s intent to re-establish itself as a truly global competition. With Olympic champions, world champions, and continental dominators from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas…
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat has emerged as the headline domestic name ahead of the upcoming Pro Wrestling League, PWL auction, entering the pool with a base price of Rs. 18 lakh the highest among Indian wrestlers this season. The auction is scheduled for January 3, with the league set to run from January…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is officially set to begin its journey back into India’s sporting mainstream, with the organisers confirming January 3, 2026 as the date for the player auction ahead of the fifth season of the league. Alongside the auction announcement, PWL has also revealed the six franchises that will compete in the…
The 2025 season in Indian wrestling unfolded as a year of sharp contrasts. At the senior international level, medals were scarce and margins unforgiving. Yet beneath those results lay a deeper story of structural change, technical evolution, and unprecedented success in age-group wrestling. Together, these strands reveal a sport in transition moving away from dependence…
Sujeet Kalkal’s emergence in the Year of 2025 represents more than an individual breakthrough. It marks a turning point in Indian freestyle wrestling one shaped by institutional reform, technical evolution, and the gradual restoration of meritocracy after years of administrative instability. Kalkal’s rise in the 65kg category has coincided with a critical reset within the…
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most defining and contradictory phases in Indian wrestling’s modern history. It was a season that exposed the stagnation of the senior elite on the world stage, even as a powerful new generation of junior and Under-23 wrestlers announced itself with authority. Layered beneath the competitive…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) has taken a significant step towards its long-awaited return by unveiling its new official logo ahead of the fifth season, scheduled for January 2026. Sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the rebranding marks the revival of India’s premier professional wrestling league after a seven-year hiatus and signals a…
International wrestling is set to enter a decisive new phase from January 1, 2026, as United World Wrestling (UWW) rolls out a comprehensive set of rule amendments aimed at reshaping how bouts are contested, officiated, and ultimately decided. While rule changes are nothing new in the sport’s long history, this latest package stands out for…
The 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championships, held in Ahmedabad from December 12–14, arrive at a pivotal moment for Indian wrestling. Not only do they mark the first major domestic competition after the Paris 2024 Olympics, but they also signal the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) full return to administrative control following its reinstatement in March…
Indian wrestling witnessed one of its most significant developments in recent years when Vinesh Phogat announced on December 12, 2025 that she was ending her 18-month retirement to pursue a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The declaration marks a dramatic new chapter in the career of a wrestler whose Olympic journey has…
The United World Wrestling, UWW 2026 calendar marks a defining moment for the sport, blending geographical expansion with a clear emphasis on operational reliability and athlete safety. Headlined by the Senior World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, and the U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, the calendar reflects UWW’s intent to grow wrestling into new regions…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to return in January 2026 after a seven-year hiatus, with its rebranded avatar PWL 2.0 positioned as a structurally stronger and commercially de-risked league. Scheduled from January 15 to February 1, 2026, the entire season will be hosted at the Noida Indoor Stadium, a deliberate, centralized approach that…
The Wrestling Federation of India’s decision to lift the suspensions of Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan has ignited a conversation that stretches far beyond the mat. Announced on November 14, 2025, the reversal marks a significant shift in tone from a federation that just weeks ago vowed to enforce strict…
