KD Jadhav Wrestling Arena:<\/b> A total of 86 elite grapplers, including World leaders and Asian Games medallists, will feature in Season 6 of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) to be held at the KD Jadhav Arena from January 9 to 26, 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The launch of the much-anticipated next season will herald the return of the league to New Delhi with high-octane bouts to be held at the iconic KD Jadhav Wrestling Arena at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asian Games winners feted<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The launch event was headlined by the grand felicitation of India\u2019s wrestling contingent following their medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Star grapplers Sujeet Kalkal, who clinched a historic gold in the Men\u2019s Freestyle 65kg category, and Aman Sehrawat, fresh from adding an Asian Games gold to his Paris 2024 Olympic bronze, were honoured alongside fellow medallists Antim Panghal, Nitesh Siwach, Deepak Punia and Sunil Kumar. The six-member medal-winning contingent was felicitated, celebrating one of India\u2019s strongest wrestling campaigns at the Asian Games in decades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hosting Season 6 in Delhi is a key part of the League\u2019s plan to be staged in a different franchise city every season, taking PWL to varied fan bases across the country. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Season 6 will feature six high-calibre franchises competing for the coveted crown: Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, Haryana Thunders, Delhi Dangal Warriors, Maharashtra Kesari, Punjab Royals, and UP Dominators.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Season 6 will showcase 86 world-class men and women grapplers, including 34 Olympians and Commonwealth, Asian Games, and World Championship medallists. The roster features global luminaries such as Japanese Olympic champion Yui Susaki, alongside India\u2019s finest marquee names.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The competition will be staged across nine Olympic weight divisions -- 57kg, 65kg, 74kg, 86kg, and 125kg in the men's category, while the women's competition will be held in 53kg, 57kg, 62kg, and 76kg. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To enhance television and digital engagement, PWL Season 6 will continue with the broadcast-optimised match structure of two rounds of three minutes (2 x 3). The format will once again feature the \u2018Power Minute\u2019, with all scoring points doubling during the final 60 seconds of a bout, creating high-leverage climaxes and adding further intensity to the action on the mat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dayaan Farooqui, Chairman, Pro Wrestling League, said, \u201cWrestling is deeply embedded in India\u2019s sporting culture, and our wrestlers have consistently carried the nation\u2019s pride onto the global stage. Season 6 of the Pro Wrestling League is a celebration of that rich legacy, while also taking the sport towards new global benchmarks. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Our vision has always been to take the League to a different franchise city each season, bringing world-class wrestling closer to fans across the country. We are delighted to welcome some of the world\u2019s finest wrestlers to Delhi and look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for fans while further strengthening the sport\u2019s presence in India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akhil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Pro Wrestling League, said, \u201cOur objective for Season 6 has been clear: to build an elite, fan-first product that matches the expectations of today\u2019s sports audiences. Delhi is the perfect setting for this, bringing together India\u2019s rich wrestling heritage with the energy of a city that has always embraced the sport. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Bringing Season 6 to Delhi, the capital of India and a city with a deep-rooted wrestling culture, is therefore especially significant for us. Today\u2019s felicitation is a tribute to the athletes whose dedication continues to elevate Indian wrestling, while January will provide the stage for them to showcase their world-class talent and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aman Sehrawat, Olympic Medallist and Asian Games 2026 gold medallist, said, \u201cWinning medals at the Olympics and the Asian Games has been the reward for years of sacrifice, discipline and hard work. To be felicitated for these achievements and to receive this honour in Delhi, in front of the wrestling community and fans, feels truly special. Moments like these remind you of the journey you have undertaken and the people who have supported you along the way. As a wrestler, it is also exciting to see the Pro Wrestling League return to the capital, and I look forward to seeing the sport reach new audiences and inspire the next generation of wrestlers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sujeet Kalkal, Asian Games 2026 gold medallist, said, \u201cThe Pro Wrestling League has played an important role in my journey as a wrestler and has given me opportunities that have helped me grow both on and off the mat. Competing alongside and against some of the best wrestlers in the world gave me the confidence, exposure and belief to take on bigger challenges. To now be felicitated as an Asian Games gold medallist is a very special feeling, and it makes me realise how far the journey has come. PWL has been an important part of that journey, and I am excited to see it return to Delhi and continue giving young Indian wrestlers the platform to dream bigger.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aman Sehrawat, Olympic Medallist and Asian Games 2026 gold medallist, said, \u201cWinning medals at the Olympics and the Asian Games has been the reward for years of sacrifice, discipline and hard work. To be felicitated for these achievements and to receive this honour in Delhi, in front of the wrestling community and fans, feels truly special. Moments like these remind you of the journey you have undertaken and the people who have supported you along the way. As a wrestler, it is also exciting to see the Pro Wrestling League return to the capital, and I look forward to seeing the sport reach new audiences and inspire the next generation of wrestlers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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