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PWL Semi-Final Highlights: Haryana Thunders Defeat Punjab Royals to Take Finale Spot
Haryana Thunders booked their place in the Pro Wrestling League finals with a commanding 6-3 win over Punjab Royals, underlining their status as the team to beat this season. The result was sealed before the final bout and later confirmed when Punjab forfeited the last match, handing Haryana a decisive victory on the night.
Punjab made an early push through Chirag Chhikara's narrow 2-1 win in the men's 57kg bout, but Haryana responded swiftly. Chandermohan edged a tense 74kg contest, before Priya Malik produced one of the standout performances of the evening, stunning undefeated Kajal Dhochak with a dominant 12-0 technical victory to swing momentum firmly in Haryana's favour.
The tie tightened briefly, but Haryana's depth showed as Ashirov Ashraf controlled the 86kg bout, followed by a crucial win from Iryna Koliadenko in the women's 62kg category. Her late surge proved pivotal in keeping Haryana ahead during the decisive phase of the match.
Neha Sangwan then extended Haryana's advantage with a composed 9-2 win in the women's 57kg bout, setting the stage for Tumur Tulga to seal the contest. Tulga's gritty 2-1 victory over Anuj Kumar confirmed Haryana's triumph in the eighth round.
With the outcome decided, Punjab forfeited the final bout against Yuk Susaki, completing a 6-3 scoreline. Haryana Thunders now march into the finals with confidence, having once again demonstrated control, depth, and big-match temperament.
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Jan 30, 2026, 10:59 pm IST
Haryana Thunders Seal Finals Spot After Punjab Forfeit Final Bout
The night concluded with Punjab Royals forfeiting the final bout, which was set to feature Yuk Susaki against Meenakshi. The forfeit handed Haryana Thunders a 6-3 victory overall, confirming their place in the finals and underlining their dominant run this season.
Jan 30, 2026, 10:56 pm IST
Tumur Tulga Seals Haryana Thunders’ Win Over Punjab Royals
The men's 65kg bout between Tumur Tulga and Anuj Kumar proved decisive on the night. After a largely cagey contest, the score stood level at 1-1 heading into the power minute. Tumur found the breakthrough, while Anuj's defence kept the exchanges tight, and the bout ended 2-1 in Tumur's favour.
The result sealed the tie for Haryana Thunders, who clinched a 5-3 victory over Punjab Royals with one bout still to come.
Jan 30, 2026, 10:33 pm IST
Neha Sangwan Controls Rajnita to Put Haryana Thunders Ahead
In the women's 57kg bout, Neha Sangwan made a lightning start, scoring within seconds and quickly adding another point to take early control against Rajnita Jangra. Neha paced the bout smartly, building her lead while shutting down Rajnita's attacks. Rajnita managed a late takedown to get on the board, but Neha finished strongly in the closing seconds to seal a 9-2 win, handing Haryana Thunders the advantage heading into the final two bouts.
Haryana Thunder 4-3 Punjab Royals
Jan 30, 2026, 10:16 pm IST
Iryna Koliadenko Clinches Crucial Win for Haryana Thunders
In the women's 62kg bout, Iryna Koliadenko edged past Ana Godinez with a sharp late surge. After opening the scoring, Iryna countered Godinez's attack by rolling through and forcing a push-out, before closing the bout on technical superiority. The win proved crucial for Haryana Thunders.
Jan 30, 2026, 9:56 pm IST
Ashirov Ashraf Controls Sandeep Mann in Cagey 86kg Bout
The men's 86kg contest saw Ashirov Ashraf grind out a controlled win over Sandeep Mann. The bout opened evenly at 1-1 before Ashirov pulled ahead with a scoring exchange to extend his lead. Sandeep pushed for a challenge, but the decision stayed in Ashirov's favour, taking the score to 5-1.
The power minute saw plenty of intent from both wrestlers but no further scoring, as Ashirov's defence held firm. He closed out the bout comfortably, sealing a 5-1 victory and keeping Haryana Thunders in control of the tie.
Haryana Thunders 2-3 Punjab Royals
Jan 30, 2026, 9:46 pm IST
Priya Malik Stuns Kajal Dhochak with Dominant Technical Win
In a statement performance, Priya Malik overwhelmed undefeated champion Kajal Dhochak in the women's bout. Priya raced to six points inside the first 30 seconds, taking Kajal to the mat and rolling her out for successive scores. She continued the pressure without letting up and closed the contest with a decisive takedown, winning by technical superiority with a commanding 12-0 scoreline.
Jan 30, 2026, 9:31 pm IST
Chandermohan Edges Parvinder Singh in Tight 74kg Bout
In the men's 74kg contest, Chandermohan overcame an early overturned point to take control against Parvinder Singh. He built a 4-0 lead through a takedown and push-out, and stayed ahead at 7-2 going into the power minute. Parvinder mounted a late comeback to draw level at 8-8, but Chandermohan held his nerve in the closing seconds to secure the win.
Haryana Thunders 1-2 Punjab Royals
Jan 30, 2026, 9:19 pm IST
PWL Semi Final: Early Tie in Round 2
In the men's 74kg contest, Chandermohan overcame an early overturned point to take control against Parvinder Singh. He built a 4-0 lead through a takedown and push-out, and stayed ahead at 7-2 going into the power minute. Parvinder mounted a late comeback to draw level at 8-8, but Chandermohan held his nerve in the closing seconds to secure the win.
Haryana Thunders 1-1 Punjab Royals
Jan 30, 2026, 8:57 pm IST
Chirag Chhikara Holds Nerve to Edge Rohit in 57kg Opener
In the men's 57kg bout, Chirag Chhikara started on the front foot, picking up two early points as his solid defence kept Rohit at bay through the first round. Rohit found a way onto the board with a single point heading into the power minute, but Chirag stayed composed in the closing exchanges. As time ran out, Rohit pushed for a late takedown, only for Chirag to read it well and defend smartly, walking off with a narrow 2-1 win.
Harayana Thunder 0-1 Punjab Royals
Story first published: Friday, January 30, 2026, 20:54 [IST]
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