Delhi Dangal Warriors sealed a spectacular semi-final berth with a 5-4 win over Punjab Royals in the final league match of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Thursday (Jan 29). Delhi stunned Punjab with an outright win to secure second place, ruling out technical interference in their journey to the final four.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delhi’s decisive moment arrived in the eighth tie of the match, where Player of the Match Turan Bayramov produced a dominant performance to outclass U23 Asian Champion, Chandermohan and level the tie at 4–4, effectively securing Delhi’s place in the last four. Earlier, Fighter of the Match Ana Godinez kept Punjab firmly in contention with a high-quality win in the women’s 62kg contest, ensuring the contest went down to the wire. Punjab Royals, already assured of a semi-final berth with six points, began the tie strongly in the 76kg women’s category as Priya Malik edged Anastasiya Alpyeeva 2–0 in a disciplined tactical contest. Delhi responded emphatically in the 86kg men’s category through Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar, who overwhelmed Sandeep Maan with relentless offense to register a commanding 20–7 win and bring the tie level. Delhi then surged ahead as captain Sujeet Kalkal delivered a composed 10–1 victory over Anuj Kumar in the 65kg men’s tie, before Shubham Kaushik followed up with a clinical 9–0 shutout against Chirag Chhikara to extend Delhi’s advantage to 3–1. Punjab pulled one back in the 57kg women’s category through Rajnita Jangra, who dictated proceedings against Karla Godinez Gonzalez to claim a 5–1 win.&nbsp;The momentum swung again in the 62kg women’s bout, where Ana Godinez produced one of the standout contests of the night. Godinez opened up a decisive lead with a massive five-point throw in the first period and, despite resistance from Anjli in the second period, held her nerve to secure an 11–7 win and level the team score at 3–3.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Punjab then moved ahead for the first time since the opening contest as Meenakshi dominated Saarika in the 53kg women’s contest, forcing an injury stoppage after building a commanding lead to make it 4–3 in Punjab’s favour.&nbsp;With Delhi’s semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, Turan Bayramov delivered when it mattered most. Facing U23 Asian Asian champion Chandermohan in the 74kg men’s bout, Bayramov absorbed early pressure before unleashing a scoring burst of takedowns and exposures across both periods, powering to an emphatic 18–8 victory to draw Delhi level at 4–4 and confirm qualification.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The final bout was decided by forfeit in the 125kg men’s category, handing Ronak the win and sealing a 5–4 triumph for Delhi Dangal Warriors.&nbsp;With this result, Delhi secures their semi-final berth and second place finish with six points and 24 bout wins, while Punjab Royals also advance, having already confirmed qualification earlier with six points. They finished fourth in the league stage with 23 bout wins.&nbsp;(Inputs from Agencies)

Delhi’s decisive moment arrived in the eighth tie of the match, where Player of the Match Turan Bayramov produced a dominant performance to outclass U23 Asian Champion, Chandermohan and level the tie at 4–4, effectively securing Delhi’s place in the last four.

Delhi Dangal Warriors sealed a spectacular semi-final berth with a 5-4 win over Punjab Royals in the final league match of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Thursday (Jan 29). Delhi stunned Punjab with an outright win to secure second place, ruling out technical interference in their journey to the final four. Delhi’s decisive moment arrived in the eighth tie of the match, where Player of the Match Turan Bayramov produced a dominant performance to outclass U23 Asian Champion, Chandermohan and level the tie at 4–4, effectively securing Delhi’s place in the last four. Earlier, Fighter of the Match Ana Godinez kept Punjab firmly in contention with a high-quality win in the women’s 62kg contest, ensuring the contest went down to the wire. Punjab Royals, already assured of a semi-final berth with six points, began the tie strongly in the 76kg women’s category as Priya Malik edged Anastasiya Alpyeeva 2–0 in a disciplined tactical contest. Delhi responded emphatically in the 86kg men’s category through Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar, who overwhelmed Sandeep Maan with relentless offense to register a commanding 20–7 win and bring the tie level. Delhi then surged ahead as captain Sujeet Kalkal delivered a composed 10–1 victory over Anuj Kumar in the 65kg men’s tie, before Shubham Kaushik followed up with a clinical 9–0 shutout against Chirag Chhikara to extend Delhi’s advantage to 3–1. Punjab pulled one back in the 57kg women’s category through Rajnita Jangra, who dictated proceedings against Karla Godinez Gonzalez to claim a 5–1 win. The momentum swung again in the 62kg women’s bout, where Ana Godinez produced one of the standout contests of the night. Godinez opened up a decisive lead with a massive five-point throw in the first period and, despite resistance from Anjli in the second period, held her nerve to secure an 11–7 win and level the team score at 3–3. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Punjab then moved ahead for the first time since the opening contest as Meenakshi dominated Saarika in the 53kg women’s contest, forcing an injury stoppage after building a commanding lead to make it 4–3 in Punjab’s favour. With Delhi’s semi-final hopes hanging in the balance, Turan Bayramov delivered when it mattered most. Facing U23 Asian Asian champion Chandermohan in the 74kg men’s bout, Bayramov absorbed early pressure before unleashing a scoring burst of takedowns and exposures across both periods, powering to an emphatic 18–8 victory to draw Delhi level at 4–4 and confirm qualification. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The final bout was decided by forfeit in the 125kg men’s category, handing Ronak the win and sealing a 5–4 triumph for Delhi Dangal Warriors. With this result, Delhi secures their semi-final berth and second place finish with six points and 24 bout wins, while Punjab Royals also advance, having already confirmed qualification earlier with six points. They finished fourth in the league stage with 23 bout wins. (Inputs from Agencies)

Delhi’s decisive moment arrived in the eighth tie of the match, where Player of the Match Turan Bayramov produced a dominant performance to outclass U23 Asian Champion, Chandermohan and level the tie at 4–4, effectively securing Delhi’s place in the last four.

PWL 2026: Bayramov leads Delhi Dangal Warriors into semifinals with dramatic win

Harshita Mor delivered the defining moment of the contest to guide Maharashtra Kesari to a dramatic 5–4 victory over UP Dominators in Match 9 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Matchday Seven at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Harshita’s stunning fall in the women’s 76kg category proved decisive, helping Maharashtra secure the win and move to second place on the points table with four points and 14 bout wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;UP Dominators, despite the narrow defeat, remain on top of the standings with four points and a superior tally of 20 bout wins. Harshita Mor was named Player of the Match, while UP Dominators Tapsya Gahlawat earned the Fighter of the Match award.&nbsp;UP Dominators made a strong start to the tie in the 86kg men’s bout, where Mykhailov Vasyl asserted early control against Amit. After conceding an initial push-out, Vasyl responded with a series of takedowns and turn-and-exposure sequences in the opening period, maintaining his grip in Period 2 to close out a comfortable 15–3 victory. The lead was doubled in the 57kg women’s contest as Tapsya Gahlawat staged an impressive comeback against Manisha Bhanvala. Turning the bout during the Power Minute with a decisive takedown-and-turn sequence, Gahlawat edged a high-scoring encounter 12–9.&nbsp;Maharashtra Kesari responded through captain Robert Baran in the heavyweight category. Baran imposed himself with timely takedowns and a decisive exposure in the closing phase to defeat Jaspooran Singh 10–2, bringing his side back into the contest.&nbsp;Momentum continued to build for Maharashtra in the 74kg men’s bout, where Yash wrestled with patience and control, capitalising on push-outs and activity points before finishing strongly with a late takedown to secure a 5–2 win and level the tie.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The hosts moved ahead for the first time in the 65kg men’s contest. Tevanyan Vazgen edged a closely contested battle against Vishal Kali Raman, striking first with a clean takedown, responding to Raman’s second-period surge, and sealing the tie with a decisive late takedown to register a narrow 4–3 victory.&nbsp;Maharashtra extended their advantage in a high-intensity 57kg men’s contest, where Atish Thodkar outlasted Rahul Deswal 15–13. With both wrestlers exchanging scores relentlessly, Thodkar’s superior control in the middle phases and crucial exposure points proved decisive in a thrilling finish.&nbsp;UP Dominators kept themselves alive in the tie through Nisha Dahiya in the 62kg women’s category. Dahiya delivered a composed and tactical performance, opening with a sharp takedown and shutting down Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova’s offense to seal an 8–1 win and cut the deficit to a single bout.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The turning point of the match arrived in the 76kg women’s contest. Trailing on points, Harshita Mor showed remarkable composure and awareness to capitalise on a late opening from Ojo Damola Hannah. Despite Ojo building a lead through multiple exposures, Harshita launched a decisive attack in the closing phase, securing a dramatic fall to swing the match firmly in Maharashtra Kesari’s favour and seal the team victory.&nbsp;The final bout saw UP Dominators claim a consolation win in the 53kg women’s category, as Antim Panghal defeated Paris Olympic medallist Guzman Lopez Yusneylis 5–0 on points. However, the result came too late to alter the outcome, with Maharashtra Kesari closing the tie 5–4.&nbsp;Tomorrow is a rest day for PWL 2026. League action resumes on Friday, January 23, 2026, when Haryana Thunders take on Maharashtra Kesari at the Noida Indoor Stadium.&nbsp;

UP Dominators, despite the narrow defeat to Maharashtra Kesari, remain on top of the standings with four points and a superior tally of 20 bout wins. Harshita Mor was named Player of the Match, while UP Dominators Tapsya Gahlawat earned the Fighter of the Match award.

Harshita Mor delivered the defining moment of the contest to guide Maharashtra Kesari to a dramatic 5–4 victory over UP Dominators in Match 9 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Matchday Seven at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Harshita’s stunning fall in the women’s 76kg category proved decisive, helping Maharashtra secure the win and move to second place on the points table with four points and 14 bout wins. UP Dominators, despite the narrow defeat, remain on top of the standings with four points and a superior tally of 20 bout wins. Harshita Mor was named Player of the Match, while UP Dominators Tapsya Gahlawat earned the Fighter of the Match award. UP Dominators made a strong start to the tie in the 86kg men’s bout, where Mykhailov Vasyl asserted early control against Amit. After conceding an initial push-out, Vasyl responded with a series of takedowns and turn-and-exposure sequences in the opening period, maintaining his grip in Period 2 to close out a comfortable 15–3 victory. The lead was doubled in the 57kg women’s contest as Tapsya Gahlawat staged an impressive comeback against Manisha Bhanvala. Turning the bout during the Power Minute with a decisive takedown-and-turn sequence, Gahlawat edged a high-scoring encounter 12–9. Maharashtra Kesari responded through captain Robert Baran in the heavyweight category. Baran imposed himself with timely takedowns and a decisive exposure in the closing phase to defeat Jaspooran Singh 10–2, bringing his side back into the contest. Momentum continued to build for Maharashtra in the 74kg men’s bout, where Yash wrestled with patience and control, capitalising on push-outs and activity points before finishing strongly with a late takedown to secure a 5–2 win and level the tie. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The hosts moved ahead for the first time in the 65kg men’s contest. Tevanyan Vazgen edged a closely contested battle against Vishal Kali Raman, striking first with a clean takedown, responding to Raman’s second-period surge, and sealing the tie with a decisive late takedown to register a narrow 4–3 victory. Maharashtra extended their advantage in a high-intensity 57kg men’s contest, where Atish Thodkar outlasted Rahul Deswal 15–13. With both wrestlers exchanging scores relentlessly, Thodkar’s superior control in the middle phases and crucial exposure points proved decisive in a thrilling finish. UP Dominators kept themselves alive in the tie through Nisha Dahiya in the 62kg women’s category. Dahiya delivered a composed and tactical performance, opening with a sharp takedown and shutting down Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova’s offense to seal an 8–1 win and cut the deficit to a single bout. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The turning point of the match arrived in the 76kg women’s contest. Trailing on points, Harshita Mor showed remarkable composure and awareness to capitalise on a late opening from Ojo Damola Hannah. Despite Ojo building a lead through multiple exposures, Harshita launched a decisive attack in the closing phase, securing a dramatic fall to swing the match firmly in Maharashtra Kesari’s favour and seal the team victory. The final bout saw UP Dominators claim a consolation win in the 53kg women’s category, as Antim Panghal defeated Paris Olympic medallist Guzman Lopez Yusneylis 5–0 on points. However, the result came too late to alter the outcome, with Maharashtra Kesari closing the tie 5–4. Tomorrow is a rest day for PWL 2026. League action resumes on Friday, January 23, 2026, when Haryana Thunders take on Maharashtra Kesari at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

UP Dominators, despite the narrow defeat to Maharashtra Kesari, remain on top of the standings with four points and a superior tally of 20 bout wins. Harshita Mor was named Player of the Match, while UP Dominators Tapsya Gahlawat earned the Fighter of the Match award.

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