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Anjli Confident of Upset Win Over Olympic Medalist Iryna in PWL Final

Delhi Dangal Warriors secured a dramatic 5-4 semi-final victory over Maharashtra Kesari to reach the Pro Wrestling League final. Their wrestler Anjli is now set for a high-stakes final bout against Haryana Thunders' star and Olympic silver medalist, Iryna Koliadenko. Anjli acknowledged the challenge but expressed strong personal confidence in her ability to win. The team will formulate its final strategy collectively under the coach's guidance.

Key Points: Delhi's Anjli Confident Ahead of PWL Final vs Iryna Koliadenko

  • Delhi edged Maharashtra 5-4 in tense semi-final
  • Anjli to face Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko
  • Team rallied behind Shubham Kaushik's Player of the Match show
  • Final plan to be discussed collectively at team hotel
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'It's going to be tough but I'm confident of winning,' says Delhi's Anjli ahead of PWL final against Haryana's Iryna

Delhi Dangal Warriors' Anjli eyes a major upset against Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko in the Pro Wrestling League 2026 final.

"I feel it's going to be a bit tough, but I am confident that I will win. - Anjli"

Noida, Feb 1

Delhi Dangal Warriors' Anjli is set for a high-profile clash against Haryana Thunders' Iryna Koliadenko when the two teams meet in the final of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 on Sunday. The Delhi wrestler acknowledged the challenge of facing the Paris Olympic silver medallist but expressed confidence in her ability to overturn expectations and defeat the fan favourite.

Delhi secured their place in the final after edging Maharashtra Kesari 5-4 in a tense semi-final here at the Noida Stadium. Anjli had provided Delhi with an early advantage, but the tie soon swung in Maharashtra's favour before Delhi mounted a dramatic comeback.

After taking an early lead through Anjli, Delhi fell behind as Maharashtra surged ahead, but a spirited comeback, highlighted by Shubham Kaushik's Player of the Match performance, turned the tide. Key wins from Anastasiya Alpyeeva and Vafaeipour Hadi Bakhtiar, followed by Turan Bayramov's decisive victory on criteria, ultimately sealed Delhi's place in the final against Haryana Thunders, while Manisha Bhanvala was named Fighter of the Match.

Reflecting on the momentum shifts during the semi-final, Anjli underlined the belief within the camp despite the pressure.

"Even though we had lost those bouts, we knew that we were going to win today, and the entire team was very confident," Anjli told IANS.

Speaking about her mindset and preparation once her opponent was confirmed, Anjli said confidence played a key role in her performance. "When I got to know my opponent, I felt I could defeat her comfortably, so I rode on my confidence and did that."

With Delhi managing injuries in the squad ahead of the final, Anjli stressed the importance of following the team management's guidance and collective planning. "I won't be able to tell anything, our coach will tell us what we need to do and what we should not do. We'll all meet in the team hotel and discuss our plan of action for the final."

Looking ahead to her bout in the final against one of the biggest names in women's wrestling, Anjli remained optimistic as she said, "I have a bout against Iryna Koliadenko. I feel it's going to be a bit tough, but I am confident that I will win."

- IANS

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Priya S
What a thrilling semi-final! Shubham Kaushik and Turan Bayramov were brilliant. The team spirit Anjli talks about is visible. Wishing the entire Delhi squad all the best for the final. Let's go, Warriors! 💪
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Rohit P
Respect for the confidence, but I hope it's backed by a solid strategy. Iryna Koliadenko is an Olympic silver medalist for a reason. The coaches need to have a perfect game plan. Fingers crossed for an upset!
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Sarah B
It's fantastic to see women's wrestling getting this platform and hype in India. Anjli vs. Iryna is a marquee matchup. Regardless of the result, this is great for the sport. More power to all the athletes!
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Vikram M
The injuries are a worry before a big final. Hope the management has it under control. Anjli's attitude is spot-on – listen to the coaches, stick to the plan. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
A bit concerned that the article focuses so much on one wrestler. It was a full team effort that got Delhi to the final – Shubham, Anastasiya, Vafaeipour, Turan all played crucial roles. Let's celebrate the squad.

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