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PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders Beat Delhi Dangal Warriors In Edge-of-the-seat Final

U20 World Champion Kajal Dhochack: 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 44 after eight bouts, the outcome depended on the final womens 62kg match, where Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko performed brilliantly under pressure. Her dominant technical victory clinched a 54 win and the PWL 2026 title for Haryana Thunders, marking one of the most dramatic finals in league history. Haryana Thunders will take home Rs. 1.5 crore in prize money along with the PWL 2026 trophy. The runner-up, Delhi Dangal Warriors, will receive Rs. 75 lakh. In individual awards, Turan Bayramov from Delhi Dangal Warriors earned the Player of the Tournament title, worth Rs. 2.5 lakh, for winning all 7 bouts in the 57 kg mens category and earning a total of 59 points in PWL 2026. Chandermohan from Punjab Royals was the top point scorer of the tournament. Neha Sangwan (Haryana Thunders) earned the Player of the Match award for keeping the final competitive until the last bout. Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) received Fighter of the Match honors for his outstanding performance in the men's 125 kg category. The Impact Player of the Match was Akshay Dhere (Haryana Thunders), recognized for his strong showing in the 57 kg mens category. The championship night began with Delhi taking the lead as undefeated Turan Bayramov won the 74kg mens bout, quickly building an early advantage and maintaining control to secure an 81 victory. Haryana quickly responded in the 76kg womens division, where U20 World Champion Kajal Dhochack narrowly defeated European Champion Anastasiya Alpyeeva 31, tying the score. Momentum shifted in the 65kg mens match when Delhi captain Sujeet Kalkal made a remarkable late push to beat World Championships silver medalist Tumur Ochir Tulga 86. Haryana quickly responded with their star and multiple-time world champion Yui Susaki, who demonstrated her skill with a commanding technical victory over Saarika, bringing the score to 22. Delhi took the lead again in the 86kg mens match as Asian Championship bronze medalist Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar defeated Ashirov Ashraf 110. Haryana responded strongly, with Akshay Dhere dominating Delhis Amit Kumar by technical superiority in the 57kg mens event. The heavyweight match was decisive, with Ronak delivering a strong performance to beat Anirudh Gulia 122, giving Delhi a 43 lead. Haryana persisted, and Neha Sangwan kept the match going by pinning Anjali in the 57kg womens bout, tying the scores at 44. Delhi took the lead again in the 86kg mens match as Asian Championship bronze medalist Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar defeated Ashirov Ashraf 110. Haryana responded strongly, with Akshay Dhere dominating Delhis Amit Kumar by technical superiority in the 57kg mens event. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Haryana Thunders victory in the title marked the conclusion of a remarkable PWL 2026 season, characterized by excitement, depth, and a final that exceeded expectations in every way. Article Source: IANS

1 Feb 2026 11:58 pm