The Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League 2026 title after a tense 5-4 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in the final at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The match remained level at 4-4 after eight bouts, before Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko sealed the championship with a dominant women’s 62kg win in the final bout. The result ended one of the closest finals in the league’s history and brought into light the growing competitiveness of Indian professional wrestling.
Final Decided In Last Bout
The title clash went down to the wire, with both teams trading wins throughout the contest. The score stayed tied after eight bouts, making the final women’s 62kg match decisive. Koliadenko produced a controlled and technical performance under pressure. Her victory gave Haryana Thunders the crucial fifth point and the championship.
Key Individual Performances
- Turan Bayramov of Delhi Dangal Warriors won the Player of the Tournament award.
- He won all seven of his bouts in the men’s 57kg category.
- He finished with 59 points in PWL 2026.
- Chandermohan of Punjab Royals emerged as the highest point scorer of the tournament.
- Neha Sangwan of Haryana Thunders was named Player of the Match in the final.
- Ronak of Delhi Dangal Warriors won Fighter of the Match in the men’s 125kg category.
- Akshay Dhere of Haryana Thunders was named Impact Player of the Match.
Significance Of The PWL Final
The final reflected the depth of talent in the league and the importance of individual bouts in team wrestling. It also underlined the value of experienced international wrestlers in high-pressure matches. The close scoreline added to the league’s appeal as a competitive platform for elite wrestling.
Haryana Thunders’ Title Run
Haryana Thunders’ triumph capped a season marked by close contests and strong team balance. Their ability to hold nerve in the final bout proved decisive. The win added another major title to Haryana’s strong wrestling tradition.
Last Modified: April 27, 2026