Haryana Thunders Crowned PWL 2026 Champions After Edge-Of-The-Seat Final Against Delhi Dangal Warriors

Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after a gripping, back-and-forth final that went down to the very last bout against Delhi Dangal Warriors, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday night. With the scores locked at 4–4 after eight bouts, it all came down to the final women's 62kg clash, where Paris Olympic silver medallist Iryna Koliadenko delivered a masterclass under pressure. Her emphatic technical superiority win sealed a dramatic 5–4 victory and the PWL 2026 title for Haryana Thunders, capping off one of the most intense finals in league history.

Haryana Thunders will take home ₹1.5 crore prize money along with the PWL 2026 trophy, while Delhi Dangal Warriors will receive ₹75 lakh. Among the individual awards, name received the Player of the Tournament award worth ₹2.5 lakh, while name(Haryana Thunders) won the Player of the Match  and name  (Delhi Dangal Warriors) won Fighter of the Match.

The championship night opened with Delhi drawing first blood through undefeated Turan Bayramov in the 74kg men's bout, as he raced to an early lead and controlled proceedings for an 8–1 win. Haryana responded immediately in the 76kg women's category, where U20 World Champion Kajal Dhochack edged past European Champion Anastasiya Alpyeeva 3–1 to level the tie. 

Momentum shifted again in the 65kg men's bout when Delhi captain Sujeet Kalkal produced a stunning late surge to defeat World Championships silver medallist Tumur Ochir Tulga 8–6. Haryana answered through their talisman and multi times world champion Yui Susaki, who showcased her pedigree with a dominant technical superiority win over Saarika to make it 2–2.

Delhi regained the lead in the 86kg men's bout as Asian Championship bronze medallist Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar overpowered Ashirov Ashraf 11–0, before Haryana struck back strongly through Akshay Dhere, who overwhelmed Delhi's Amit Kumar by technical superiority in the 57kg men's contest. 

The heavyweight clash then proved pivotal, with Ronak producing a commanding performance to defeat Anirudh Gulia 12–2, putting Delhi 4–3 ahead. Haryana refused to relent, and Neha Sangwan kept the final alive by pinning Anjali in the 57kg women's bout to level the scores once more at 4–4.

With the championship hanging in the balance, Iryna Koliadenko rose to the occasion in the decisive 62kg women's bout. Using her experience and composure, the Paris Olympic silver medallist took down Anjli through relentless turn-and-exposure sequences, closing out a 16–0 technical superiority victory to clinch the title for Haryana Thunders and spark celebrations from the Haryana camp.

Haryana Thunders' title triumph brought the curtain down on a memorable PWL 2026 season, defined by drama, depth, and a final that lived up to its billing in every sense.