Haryana Thunders were crowned Pro Wrestling League 2026 champions after edging past Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in a breathtaking final that went right down to the last bout at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. In a contest defined by momentum swings, elite pedigree, and nerves of steel, the final delivered exactly what a championship showdown promises: drama till the very end.
With the scores locked at 4–4 after eight bouts, the title hinged on the decisive women’s 62 kg clash. Rising to the occasion, Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko produced a ruthless performance, winning by 16–0 technical superiority and sparking wild celebrations in the Haryana camp.
PWL 2026 Final: Match Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Pro Wrestling League 2026 – Final |
| Teams | Haryana Thunders vs Delhi Dangal Warriors |
| Venue | Noida Indoor Stadium |
| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Result | Haryana Thunders won 5–4 |
| Deciding Bout | Women’s 62 kg |
| Winning Wrestler | Iryna Koliadenko (Haryana Thunders) |
Final Bout-by-Bout Summary: A Night of Twists
Delhi Dangal Warriors set the early tone as Turan Bayramov continued his unbeaten run with an 8–2 win in the men’s 74 kg bout. Haryana Thunders hit back immediately through Kajal Dhochak, who held her nerve to edge past Anastasiya Alpyeyeva in the women’s 76 kg category, keeping the final evenly poised from the outset.
Momentum swung back and forth through the middle bouts. Sujeet Kalkal and Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar kept Delhi ahead at crucial moments, but Haryana refused to fade, responding with commanding technical superiority wins from Yui Susaki and Akshay Dhere to keep the contest alive.
The closing stretch delivered peak drama. Ronak powered Delhi ahead in the heavyweight 125 kg bout, only for Neha Sangwan to pin Anjali in the women’s 57 kg contest and level the final at 4–4. That set the stage for Iryna Koliadenko, who sealed the title with a dominant 16–0 technical superiority win in the decisive women’s 62 kg bout.
PWL 2026 Final – Bout Results
| Bout | Weight Category | Winner | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men’s 74 kg | Turan Bayramov | Delhi | Won 8–2 |
| 2 | Women’s 76 kg | Kajal Dhochak | Haryana | Won 3–1 |
| 3 | Men’s 65 kg | Sujeet Kalkal | Delhi | Won 8–6 |
| 4 | Women’s 50 kg | Yui Susaki | Haryana | Tech Superiority |
| 5 | Men’s 86 kg | Vafaeipour H. Bakhtiar | Delhi | Won 11–0 |
| 6 | Men’s 57 kg | Akshay Dhere | Haryana | Tech Superiority |
| 7 | Men’s 125 kg | Ronak | Delhi | Won 12–2 |
| 8 | Women’s 57 kg | Neha Sangwan | Haryana | Pin |
| 9 | Women’s 62 kg | Iryna Koliadenko | Haryana | Tech Superiority (16–0) |
Awards and Prize Money
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Champions | Haryana Thunders |
| Runners-up | Delhi Dangal Warriors |
| Prize Money (Champions) | ₹1.5 crore |
| Prize Money (Runners-up) | ₹75 lakh |
| Player of the Match (Final) | Neha Sangwan (Haryana Thunders) |
| Fighter of the Match | Ronak (Delhi Dangal Warriors) |
| Impact Player | Akshay Dhere (Haryana Thunders) |
| Player of the Tournament | Turan Bayramov (Delhi) |
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Conclusion: Haryana Thunders Won the 5th Edition of PWL
The Pro Wrestling League 2026 Final was everything fans could ask for — elite athletes, tactical brilliance, and a finish worthy of a championship legacy. Haryana Thunders didn’t just win the title; they earned it the hard way, showing grit, balance, and ice-cold composure when it mattered most.
For Delhi Dangal Warriors, it was heartbreak by the finest of margins. For the league itself, it was a reminder of why PWL continues to grow as one of India’s most electrifying sporting properties.
