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Haryana Thunders register a thumping 7–2 win over Punjab Royals

Noida, Jan 16 (UNI): Haryana Thunders delivered a dominant all-round performance to outclass Punjab Royals 7–2, asserting control early and never relinquishing momentum in their first match of the season on late Friday night (Jan 16, 2026).
Player of the Match Neha Sangwan delivered one of the standout performances of the tie with a dominant 8–0 victory over Punjab captain Roksana Zasina in the 57kg women's bout, while U23 World Champion and Asian Championship Bronze medalist Priya Malik was named Fighter of the Match for her gritty performance in a tightly contested 76kg contest. The Pro Wrestling League 2026 is being played at the Noida Indoor Stadium from January 15 to February 1, 2026.
Haryana set the tone in the opening bout as Ashirov Ashraf edged past Tariel Gaphrindashvili 6–5 in a tense 86kg contest, using early control and a timely exposure to withstand a late surge. Punjab briefly drew level through Chandermohan in the 74kg bout, where he produced an authoritative 13–6 win over Parvinder, capitalizing heavily during the Power Minute.
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