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Manisha Bhanvala leads Maharashtra Kesari to 6–3 win over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals

Noida, Jan 19 (UNI): Manisha Bhanvala produced a dominant performance to headline Maharashtra Kesari’s emphatic 6–3 victory over Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals in Match 6 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026. Bhanvala’s explosive win by fall in the women’s 57kg category proved decisive in setting the tone as Maharashtra secured their first win of the season and the full two match points. Bhanvala was named Player of the Match, while Tiigers’ Mukul Dahiya earned Fighter of the Match for his high-impact showing.
Maharashtra Kesari asserted control from the start. In the opening 62kg women’s contest, Dudova Bilyana Zhivkova recovered from conceding an early takedown to dominate Sarika Malik, using repeated turn-and-exposure sequences to close out an authoritative 11–2 victory. The momentum continued in a high-intensity 74kg men’s contest, where Kesari’s Yash turned the bout decisively in the second period, capitalising on sustained attacks to defeat Naveen Malik 13–5.
The heavyweight clash further strengthened Maharashtra’s grip on the match. Captain Robert Baran showcased composure and grit in a tactical 125kg contest, striking decisively in the second period with a takedown and exposure to edge Oleksandr Khotsianivskyi 5–3.
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India drawn with Japan, Australia & Lebanon in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026

13 Feb 2026 | 2:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 13 (UNI) India were drawn with Japan, Australia and Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 in the Final Draw held at the AFC House here in Malaysia.
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India drawn with Uzbekistan, Australia & DPR Korea in AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

13 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM

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India U17 men suffer defeat against hosts Turkiye in second friendly

13 Feb 2026 | 2:35 PM

Manavgat (Turkey), Feb 13 (UNI) The India U17 men's team lost 1-6 to Turkiye in their second friendly match against the hosts at the Manavgat Ataturk Stadium here in Antalya.
India had lost 0-1 in the first friendly on Tuesday. The Blue Colts are using these games to prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, which will take place in May.

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