Pro Wrestling League 2026: Haryana Thunders beat Delhi Dangal Warriors in final to lift trophy
(Courtesy : Pro Wrestling League)
Turan Bayramov of Delhi Dangal Warriors won the Player of the Tournament award.
Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after a gripping, back-and-forth final that went down to the very last bout against Delhi Dangal Warriors, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night.
With the scores locked at 4–4 after eight bouts, it all came down to the final women’s 62kg clash, where Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko delivered a masterclass under pressure.
Her emphatic technical superiority win sealed a dramatic 5–4 victory and the PWL 2026 title for Haryana Thunders, capping off one of the most intense finals in league history.
Haryana Thunders will take home ₹1.5 crore prize money along with the PWL 2026 trophy, while the runner up Delhi Dangal Warriors will receive ₹75 lakh.
Among the individual awards, Turan Bayramov of Delhi Dangal Warriors received the Player of the Tournament award worth ₹2.5 lakh for his 7 out of 7 bout wins in the 57 kg men’s category, accumulating a total of 59 points in PWL 2026, while Chandermohan from Punjab Royals was the highest point scorer of the tournament.
Neha Sangwan (Haryana) won the Player of the Match for keeping the final alive till the last bout, while Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) won Fighter of the Match for his impressive performance in men’s 125 kg category.
Impact player of the match was claimed by Akshay Dhere (Haryana) for her strong performance in the the 57 kg men’s category.
The championship night opened with Delhi drawing first blood through undefeated Turan Bayramov in the 74kg men’s bout, as he raced to an early lead and controlled proceedings for an 8–1 win.
Haryana responded immediately in the 76kg women’s category, where U20 World Champion Kajal Dhochack edged past European Champion Anastasiya Alpyeeva 3–1 to level the tie.
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Momentum shifted again in the 65kg men’s bout when Delhi captain Sujeet Kalkal produced a stunning late surge to defeat World Championships silver medallist Tumur Ochir Tulga 8–6.
Haryana answered through their talisman and multi times world champion Yui Susaki, who showcased her pedigree with a dominant technical superiority win over Saarika to make it 2–2.
Delhi regained the lead in the 86kg men’s bout as Asian Championship bronze medallist Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar overpowered Ashirov Ashraf 11–0, before Haryana struck back strongly through Akshay Dhere, who overwhelmed Delhi’s Amit Kumar by technical superiority in the 57kg men’s contest.
The heavyweight clash then proved pivotal, with Ronak producing a commanding performance to defeat Anirudh Gulia 12–2, putting Delhi 4–3 ahead.
Haryana refused to relent, and Neha Sangwan kept the final alive by pinning Anjali in the 57kg women’s bout to level the scores once more at 4–4.
With the championship hanging in the balance, Iryna Koliadenko rose to the occasion in the decisive 62kg women’s bout.
Using her experience and composure, the Paris Olympic silver medallist took down Anjli through relentless turn-and-exposure sequences, closing out a 16–0 technical superiority victory to clinch the title for Haryana Thunders and spark celebrations from the Haryana camp.
Thunders’ title triumph brought the curtain down on a memorable PWL 2026 season, defined by drama, depth, and a final that lived up to its billing in every sense.
Pro Wrestling League 2026 Final Bout-wise Results
Bouts Results
Bout – 1: 74 KG (Men)Turan Bayramov (Delhi Dangal Warriors) defeated Parvinder (Haryana Thunders) (8-2)
Bout – 2: 76 KG (Women)Kajal Dhochak (Haryana Thunders) defeated Anastasiya Alpyeyeva (Delhi Dangal Warriors) (3-1)
Bout – 3: 65 KG (Men)Sujeet Kalkal (Delhi Dangal Warriors) defeated Tumur Ochir Tulga (Haryana Thunders) (8-6)
Bout – 4: 53 KG (Women)Yui Susaki (Haryana Thunders) Defeated Saarika (Delhi Dangal Warriors) By Technical Superiority (15-0)
Bout – 5: 86 KG (Men)Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar (Delhi Dangal Warriors) Defeated Ashirov Ashraf (Haryana Thunders) (11-0)
Bout – 6: 57 KG (Men)Akshay Dhere (Haryana Thunders) defeated Amit Kumar (Delhi Dangal Warriors) By Technical Superiority (16-0)
Bout – 7: 125 KG (Men)Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) defeated Anirudh Gulia (Haryana Thunders) (12-2)
Bout – 8: 57 KG (Women)Neha Sangwan (Haryana Thunders) defeated Anjali (Delhi Dangal Warriors) by Fall (8-2)
Bout – 9: 62 KG (Women)Iryna Koliadenko (Haryana Thunders) defeated Anjli (Delhi Dangal Warriors) by Technical Supriority (16-0)
Final Team Score:Haryana Thunders 5 – 4 Delhi Dangal Warriors
Who won the Pro Wrestling League 2026?
Haryana won the PWL 2026 title by defeating Delhi 5–4 in the final.
Who decided the final match for Haryana Thunders?
Iryna Koliadenko won the decisive 62kg women’s bout to secure the title for Haryana Thunders.
How much prize money did Haryana Thunders receive?
The Thunders received ₹1.5 crore as prize money for winning the tournament.
Who won the Player of the Tournament award?
Turan Bayramov of Delhi Dangal Warriors won the Player of the Tournament award.
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