Pro Wrestling League

Pro Wrestling League 2026 : Squad Analysis

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…

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Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat Brings Olympic Fire to Mumbai Ahead of Tiigers of Mumbai Dangal’s Pro Wrestling League Debut

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,…

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Sujeet Kalkal

Pro Wrestling League 2026 Schedule Announced; UP Dominators to Face Punjab Royals in Season Opener

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…

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Aman Sehrawat

Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals Build a Power-Packed Squad Around Olympic Medallist Aman Sehrawat at Pro Wrestling League Auction

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…

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Pro Wrestling League 2026 Auction

Pro Wrestling League 2026 Auction: Record bids, tactical gambles and star power define a dramatic night

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…

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Antim Panghal

Antim Panghal Becomes the Centrepiece of a Fierce PWL Auction Battle, Joins UP Dominators for ₹52 Lakh

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…

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Vishvajit More

Aspect Sports and APCO Infratech Acquire Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals Ahead of Pro Wrestling League’s 2026 Return

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…

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PWL

Global Powerhouses Set to Dominate as Elite Foreign Wrestlers Enter PWL 2026 Auction

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…

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Pro Wrestling League

Indian Wrestling in 2025: Between Immediate Struggles and a Golden Generation in Waiting

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…

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Sujeet Kalkal

Sujeet Kalkal’s Breakthrough Year and the Rebirth of Indian Wrestling’s Meritocracy

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…

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National Wrestling Championships

2025 Senior National Wrestling Championships: A Post-Olympic Reset for Indian Wrestling in Ahmedabad

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…

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UWW 2026 Calendar

UWW 2026 Calendar Signals Strategic Expansion, Risk Management and a New Wrestling Frontier

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…

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Pro Wrestling League

Pro Wrestling League 2.0: A Relaunch Built on Governance Reset, Competitive Balance, and Commercial Caution

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…

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Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat’s Suspension Reversal: Wrestling Federation Walks the Tightrope Between Discipline and Commercial Reality

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…

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U23 World Wrestling

India’s U23 World Wrestling Triumph: A Blueprint for LA 2028 and the Future of Global Dominance

India’s performance at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Novi Sad, Serbia, marks a turning point in the nation’s high-performance sporting journey. In a field dominated for decades by Japan, the U.S., and traditional European powers, India captured the Women’s Freestyle Team Title with 121 points, edging Japan (117) and the United States (106)…

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Pro Wrestling League

Pro Wrestling League Set for January 2026 Return: WFI Bets on Transparency, Olympic Focus, and Franchise Stability

After a six-year hiatus, the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is officially set to return in January 2026, signaling a bold new chapter for Indian wrestling. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) announced the relaunch on October 31, confirming a six-team format to be staged over an intensive 18-day window. More than a revival, the 2026…

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Asian Youth Games

Triple Gold Glory: India Reigns Supreme in Beach Wrestling at the Asian Youth Games 2025

India’s young wrestlers delivered a historic performance at the Asian Youth Games, dominating the sands of Sanya with a record-breaking haul of three gold and two silver medals in beach wrestling. The stellar show not only placed India atop the medal standings but also underlined the nation’s growing strength in alternative wrestling formats. It was…

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Asian Youth Games

India Finish Wrestling Campaign in Style: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze at Asian Youth Games

India’s young wrestlers capped off a remarkable campaign at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, finishing with a rich haul of three gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. The week-long wrestling competition in Tashkent saw several of India’s brightest teenage talents stamp their authority on the continental stage, displaying technical excellence, resilience, and a hunger…

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Asian Youth Games

Asian Youth Games 2025 Wrestling: Four Indians enter gold medal bouts, two to fight for bronze

India’s wrestling contingent continued its impressive run at the Asian Youth Games 2025, with four wrestlers advancing to the gold medal matches and two others securing spots in bronze medal bouts. The young Indian grapplers showed remarkable skill, control, and composure across both boys’ and girls’ divisions, marking another strong day for the team in…

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Asian Youth Games

Yashita Rana Creates History: India’s First-Ever Wrestling Champion at the Asian Youth Games

In a landmark moment for Indian wrestling, 17-year-old Yashita Rana etched her name into history books by clinching India’s first-ever wrestling gold medal at the Asian Youth Games, held in Bahrain. Competing in the Girls’ 61kg Freestyle category, the Delhi grappler staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Zhaidar Mukat of Kazakhstan 6–5 on criteria in…

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U23 World Wrestling Championships

India Creates History: Women’s Wrestling Team Wins U23 World Wrestling Championships Title in Serbia

Indian women’s wrestling scaled a new peak in Novi Sad, Serbia, as the Indian Women’s Wrestling Team clinched the Team Title at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships a result that cements India’s place among the world’s wrestling powerhouses. The team collected 121 points (as per Indian Wrestling Federation tally) and finished ahead of Japan…

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Wrestling

WFI Suspends Greco-Roman Wrestler Sanjeev Over Domicile Fraud: A Case That Exposes Deeper Governance Flaws

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has indefinitely suspended Greco-Roman wrestler Sanjeev (55kg category) following the discovery of major inconsistencies in his official identity and domicile documents. The federation’s disciplinary order, signed by WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh, cites “serious discrepancies” between records from Delhi and Haryana including conflicting birth certificates, residency claims, and federal…

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U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025

Historic Night for Indian Women’s Wrestling at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025: 4 Bronze Medals, 2 Finalists, and Team Championships Hopes Alive

It was a historic night for Indian women’s wrestling in Belgrade, Serbia, as the nation’s U23 contingent delivered its finest-ever collective performance at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025. Four Indian wrestlers Pulkit (65kg), Neha Sharma (57kg), Nishu (55kg), and Srishti (68kg) — won bronze medals, while Sarika (59kg) and Hansika Lamba (53kg) stormed into…

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U23 World Wrestling Championships

India’s Young Women Wrestlers Shine at U23 World Wrestling Championships, Four in Medal Contention

It was a day of mixed fortunes for India at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in  Novi Sad, but one that still reflected the rising depth and resilience of the country’s young women wrestlers. With four Indian wrestlers entering the bronze medal matches (BMMs), the contingent showcased both promise and perseverance at the global stage….

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Vishvajit More

Vishvajit More Clinches Bronze Again, Opens India’s Medal Account at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025

India’s campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Tirana began on a proud note, thanks to Vishvajit More, who continued his remarkable consistency on the international stage. The 22-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler secured a bronze medal in the men’s 55kg category, defeating reigning Asian Champion Yerassyl Mamyrbekov of Kazakhstan in a thrilling 5–4 bout…

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