7 months ago
Haryana Thunders and Delhi Dangal Advance to PWL 2026 Final
Two exciting wrestling matches happened in the Pro Wrestling League 2026.
Haryana Thunders beat Punjab Royals 5-4, and Delhi Dangal Warriors beat Maharashtra Kesari 5-4.
Parvinder was the Impact Player for Haryana, and Shubham Kaushik was the Player of the Match for Delhi.
Priya Malik and Manisha Bhanvala won Fighter of the Match awards.
Haryana and Delhi will now play in the final.
The league has been very exciting, with many close matches and young wrestlers performing well.
Haryana Thunders defeated Punjab Royals 5-4 in the PWL 2026 semi-final.
Delhi Dangal Warriors edged past Maharashtra Kesari 5-4 in the other semi-final.
Parvinder was named Impact Player of the Match for Haryana's win.
Priya Malik won the Fighter of the Match award for her performance in the 76 kg bout.
Iryna Koliadenko was awarded Player of the Match for her pivotal win in the 62 kg contest.
- Who
- Haryana Thunders, Punjab Royals, Delhi Dangal Warriors, Maharashtra Kesari
- What
- Pro Wrestling League 2026 semi-final matches
- Where
- Noida Indoor Stadium
- When
- January 31, 2026 and February 1, 2026
- Why
- To determine the finalists for PWL 2026
Key facts
- Teams
- Haryana Thunders vs. Punjab Royals, Delhi Dangal Warriors vs. Maharashtra Kesari
- Match Results
- Haryana Thunders 5 – 4 Punjab Royals, Delhi Dangal Warriors 5 – 4 Maharashtra Kesari
- Venue
- Noida Indoor Stadium
- Date
- January 31, 2026 (Haryana vs. Punjab), February 1, 2026 (Delhi vs. Maharashtra)
- Impact Player (Haryana vs. Punjab)
- Parvinder
- Fighter of the Match (Haryana vs. Punjab)
- Priya Malik
- Player of the Match (Haryana vs. Punjab)
- Iryna Koliadenko
- Player of the Match (Delhi vs. Maharashtra)
- Shubham Kaushik
- Fighter of the Match (Delhi vs. Maharashtra)
- Manisha Bhanvala
- Final Match
- Delhi Dangal Warriors vs. Haryana Thunders
Timeline
Punjab Kings' playoff struggles, capped by a low score against RCB, sparked Prabhsimran Singh's rise.
Then, Singh and Priyansh Arya formed a formidable opening pair, boosting Singh's skills and confidence.
Singh's IPL 2025 runs (549) further fueled his impressive form.
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Singh's prowess led Punjab to Pro Wrestling League semi-finals.
Haryana Thunders snatched a final spot, edging Punjab Royals 5-4 in a nail-biting semi-final.
Quotes
Akhil Gupta
CEO of Pro Wrestling League
“One of the key highlights of this tournament is that women’s power has been dominating the narrative. I am grateful for all the support and media coverage we are receiving. When our girls progress, the nation progresses with them. I am looking forward to seeing greater participation from women, especially after witnessing the turnout this season. Take Mumbai’s Saarika as an example—she began her journey after watching the PWL. Today, she is competing in the same tournament she once watched, which stands as a strong testament to the league’s impact. If this collective support continues, our journey will be long and successful.”
thehansindia.com
“I am already thinking about what we will do after the final, because it feels as though nothing will be left once it is over. The excitement has been building day by day. Even during the semifinals, the stadium is almost full, so the final will witness an even more enjoyable and energetic turnout. There are also a few surprises planned, some surprise celebrity appearances and a few unique elements, so I am certain everyone will thoroughly enjoy it.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
PWL: ‘Strategy against Tumur Ochir is to give my best,’ says Delhi's Sujeet ahead of final against Haryana
PWL: ‘Matches we were on the verge of winning turned into defeats,’ says Maharashtra head coach Anil Mann after SF loss to Delhi
‘It’s going to be tough but I’m confident of winning,’ says Delhi’s Anjli ahead of PWL final against Haryana’s Iryna
‘Thinking what we’ll do after final…’ says PWL CEO Akhil Gupta on the ever-increasing excitement of league
Delhi Dangal Warriors to face Haryana Thunders in blockbuster PWL 2026 final
PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders storm into final after 5–4 semi-final win over Punjab Royals
PWL: Delhi Dangal Warriors edge Maharashtra Kesari 5-4 to reach PWL 2026 final




