Alongside Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Susaki, World Championship medallist Antim Panghal was snapped up by UP Dominators for \u20b952 lakh in the women\u2019s 53 kg category, while Puerto Rico\u2019s Ana Godinez fetched \u20b946 lakh from Punjab Royals in the women\u2019s 62 kg division. Delhi Dangal Warriors added further depth to their squad by securing Azerbaijan\u2019s Anastasiya Alpayeva for \u20b927 lakh in the women\u2019s 76 kg category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All Category A+ wrestlers entered the auction with a base price of \u20b918 lakh, but several names saw significant escalations. Among the men, marquee signings included Robert Baran of Poland (\u20b955 lakh) for Maharashtra Kesari and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat (\u20b951 lakh) for Tigers of Mumbai Dangal, reflecting sustained demand for proven performers across weight classes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi Dangal Warriors also strengthened their roster with Turan Bayramov from Azerbaijan, while UP Dominators added consistency through Vasyl Mikhailov and Arman Andreasyan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The auction process remains ongoing. Wrestlers have been classified into four categories: A+ (Marquee), A, B, and C \u2014 with base prices set at \u20b918 lakh, \u20b912 lakh, \u20b98 lakh, and \u20b93 lakh, respectively. The league is operating with a total purse of \u20b912 crore, with each of the six franchises allocated \u20b92 crore to build squads competing across nine weight categories \u2014 five men\u2019s and four women\u2019s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi Dangal Warriors also strengthened their roster with Turan Bayramov from Azerbaijan, while UP Dominators added consistency through Vasyl Mikhailov and Arman Andreasyan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s premier franchise-based professional wrestling league, sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), is set for a high-profile return to competitive action from January 15 to February 1, 2026, and is expected to deliver high-intensity competition featuring top Indian and international wrestling talent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n