Key Highlights
- The championship concluded with Haryana Thunders edging out rivals after a dead‑heat 4‑4 scoreline.
- The decisive bout featured Iryna Koliadenko’s technical superiority in the women’s 62 kg match.
- Individual accolades went to Turan Bayramov (Player of the Tournament), Chandermohan (top point scorer) and several match‑day awardees.
Detailed Insights
The 2026 edition of the Pro Wrestling League culminated at Noida Indoor Stadium, where the atmosphere was electric and the stakes unmistakable. After eight tightly contested bouts, the teams stood level at four points each, prompting a final showdown that would determine the champion.
Representing Haryana Thunders, Iryna Koliadenko, the Olympic silver‑medallist from Paris, delivered a composed and tactically astute performance in the women’s 62 kg category, outscoring her opponent 5‑4 and securing the title for her side. Her composure under pressure became the pivotal moment of the evening.
Beyond the team triumph, the tournament highlighted several standout wrestlers. Turan Bayramov of Delhi Dangal Warriors swept all seven of his bouts in the men’s 57 kg division, earning the Player of the Tournament award with a cumulative 59‑point haul. Punjab Royals’ Chandermohan topped the tournament’s point chart, reflecting unwavering consistency across the season.
The grand finale also recognized match‑specific brilliance: Neha Sangwan (Haryana Thunders) was named Player of the Match for sustaining the contest’s intensity, Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) received Fighter of the Match in the men’s 125 kg class, and Akshay Dhere earned Impact Player of the Match in the men’s 57 kg bracket.