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The eagerly-anticipated comeback will unfold
through a high-intensity season running from January 15 to February 1, 2026 at
the Noida Indoor Stadium
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Rubics Group scored big in the player auction
on January 3, 2026, with a masterful auction strategy that culminated in the
acquisition of Antim Panghal for a landmark ₹52 lakh
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The group’s support of the Pro Wrestling
League is an extension of their ‘Homes That Build Champions’ philosophy that
links real estate with community health, and highlights their commitment to
offering grassroots sports a truly world-class platform
Mumbai/Noida
| January 19, 2026 : Rubics Group has once again raised the bar for
community-led partnerships and world-class sporting platforms by extending
their support to the return of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL)—India’s premier
franchise-based professional wrestling league. UP Dominators, owned by Rubics
Group (Rubics Realty), will lead the way in what is predicted to be a defining
reset moment for Indian wrestling on the world stage. Rubics Group’s
participation is an embodiment of their ‘Homes That Build Champions’ vision,
and combines grassroots talent and community wellness with a coveted
international platform.
The
first chapter of PWL’s comeback season was the player auction on January 3,
2026. Rubics Group’s auction strategy was to combine marquee star power with
promising talent and international experience. The group started strong with
the historic acquisition of Antim Panghal (53 kg) – reigning U20 World Champion
and Asian Champion – for a landmark ₹52 lakh. The team further went on to
secure other top Indian prospects including Nisha Dahiya (62 kg) and Vishal
Kaliramana (65 kg). Additionally, the squad boasts significant global firepower
with Arman Andreasyan (74 kg) and Mikhailov Vasyl (74 kg), bringing elite
international styles, experience and tactical diversity to the middleweights.
The signing of Jaspooran Singh (125 kg) secures a formidable anchor for the
super-heavyweight division, which is crucial for team balance.
Rounding
off the team with youth, agility and long-term developmental potential are
players such as Sagar Sharma (57 kg), Rahul Deswal (57 kg), Bridgette Marie
Duty (57 kg) and Ojo Damola Hannah (76 kg). To anchor performance with
discipline and credibility, UP Dominators will be guided by a high-recognition
Indian coaching bench that comprises former Olympian and 11-time National Gold
medallist Vinod Kumar — Head Coach (Freestyle) as well as NIS Diploma holder
and UWW Level-1 & Level-2 certified coach Pardeep Kumar —
Coach/High-Performance Support. This coaching structure will shape a
professional, athlete-first environment—combining legacy wrestling values with
modern match preparation, conditioning and tactical planning.
Suhan
Shetty, Founder & Managing Director, Rubics Group, said: “Wrestling is
India’s original sport of discipline—built in akhadas, earned through
sacrifice and celebrated through courage. PWL’s return is not just a new
season; it is a national opportunity to take our indigenous sporting legacy to
the world. Through UP Dominators, Rubics Group is committing to something
deeper than branding: building healthier communities, enabling youth pathways,
supporting women’s participation and creating a championship ecosystem that
begins at the grassroots. Our promise is simple—we build homes that build
champions. From akhada to arena. From UP to the world.”
The
current PWL season will kick off January 15, 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
The league is positioned as a truly international competition with 250+
wrestlers from 20+ countries in the auction pool, including elite Indian and
global medal-winning talent. The six participating franchises represent India’s
strongest wrestling regions: Haryana Thunders, Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals,
Punjab Royals, Maharashtra Kesari, Delhi Dangal Warriors, and UP Dominators.
The season is designed as a fast-paced, team-based format that strengthens
athlete pathways, competitive integrity and fan engagement—bringing traditional
akhada culture into a modern arena experience and national broadcast
ecosystem.
As
the owners of UP Dominators, Rubics Group is committing to a long-term vision
that goes beyond sponsorship—using sport as a living expression of the brand’s
community-building purpose. Beyond its support of the team, Rubics Group will
create measurable community impact through various complimentary initiatives
including conducting identification camps and structured scouting support
across UP’s wrestling belts, initiating skill, confidence, fitness and
mentorship programmes aligned to the league’s women’s categories, as well as
supporting emerging athletes with training scholarships, equipment and safety
upgrades, as well as access to recovery facilities. Finally, to amplify the
fervour surrounding the event and offer fans meaningful ways to engage with the
sport, the Group will conduct community engagement activities inside Rubics
developments, which include fan experiences, screenings, fitness challenges and
athlete interactions.
About
Rubics Group’s real estate division
Rubics
Realty is a design-driven real estate and urban development company with
experience across premium residential projects, hospitality-led developments
and socially impactful housing initiatives. The Group’s entry into professional
sport reflects its commitment to building communities where health, discipline
and opportunity are part of everyday life.
About
UP Dominators
UP
Dominators is the Uttar Pradesh franchise in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL).
The team represents one of India’s most competitive wrestling regions, built on
a legacy of akhada culture and an ambition to compete at the highest
professional level—nationally and globally.
For
media queries (Rubics Group / UP Dominators):
Rubics
Group – aditi.mishra@rubics.co
