Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PWL 2026: Sujeet Kalkal backs league as boost for Indian wrestling
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is coming back in January 2026 after a long break.
This league is like a big tournament where top wrestlers from India and around the world will compete.
Sujeet Kalkal, a young Indian wrestler who recently won a gold medal at the U-23 World Championship, is very excited about the league.
He thinks it's a great chance for new wrestlers to learn and improve.
Sujeet's father is his coach and has helped him a lot in his journey.
Sujeet's next goal is to win gold at the Senior Asian Championships and he's also preparing for the 2028 Olympics.
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to return in January 2026 after being suspended since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sujeet Kalkal, a 23-year-old Indian wrestler and recent U-23 World Champion, supports the league's return, seeing it as a great opportunity for budding wrestlers.
Kalkal expressed excitement about the league and aims to win a medal in his weight category.
He credited his father, who is also his coach, for his success and support throughout his wrestling journey.
Kalkal's next goal is to win gold at the upcoming Senior Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan, and he is already preparing for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA.
- Who
- Sujeet Kalkal, a 23-year-old Indian wrestler and recent U-23 World Champion
- What
- The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to return in January 2026
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- India (specific locations not mentioned)
- Why
- To provide a platform for wrestlers, especially budding ones, to gain experience and improve their performance
- League
- Pro Wrestling League (PWL)
- Return Date
- January 2026
- Last Held
- 2019
- Wrestler
- Sujeet Kalkal
- Recent Achievement
- Gold medal at 2025 U-23 World Championship (65kg freestyle)
- Next Goal
- Gold at Senior Asian Championships in Kyrgyzstan
- Olympic Target
- 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA