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BS News Agency Noida, January 16, 2026: Delhi Dangal Warriors walked away with a comfortable 6–3 win over Maharashtra Kesari in their first match of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 today. 17-year-old Saarika starred in the biggest upset of the day with a 7-0 win over Paris 2024 Silver medalist Guzman Lopez Yusneylis. Delhi Dangal Warriors, Anastasiya Alpyeeva was awarded the Player of the Match award while Maharashtra Kesari’s Robert Baran was awarded the Fighter of the Match Award. The Pro Wrestling League 2026 is being played at the Noida Indoor Stadium from the 15th January – 1st February 2026.
Maharashtra Kesari struck first through Manisha Bhanvala in the 57kg women’s bout with a disciplined 6–0 win to give her side the early lead. Delhi responded immediately with Shubham Kaushik’s impressive win against Atish Thodkar in the men’s 57kg category. Shubham staged a dramatic comeback in the bout sealing a 12–10 victory with a decisive four-point takedowns in the Power Minute.