PWL stars continue to shine on global stage after season 5 return

NEW DELHI: The successful return of the Professional Wrestling League (PWL) earlier this year continues to reflect strongly on the international stage, as several Indian and international wrestlers who featured in the blockbuster Season 5 have gone on to deliver impressive performances across major global competitions.

Held at the Noida Indoor Stadium in January, PWL Season 5 brought together world-class wrestlers alongside established and emerging Indian talent, reaffirming its role as a premier competitive platform in home conditions. The impact of the league has since been evident in the performances of multiple grapplers who have excelled at international tournaments, underlining the importance of a world-class domestic competition structure.

Leading the charge has been Sujeet Kalkal, who has emerged as one of the world’s top wrestlers in the men’s 65kg category. Currently ranked World No. 2 behind Iran’s reigning world champion and Olympic silver medallist Rahman Amouzad, Sujeet represented Delhi Dangal Warriors in PWL Season 5, finishing runner-up after winning six of his seven bouts.

Since the conclusion of the league, Sujeet has won three consecutive international gold medals, claiming titles at the Ranking Series events in Zagreb and Muhamet Malo before clinching the Asian Championship crown in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, earlier this month.