Gujarat Prisons Dept clinches DGP Cup 2026-27 wrestling championship with 13 medals
Synopsis
Gujarat's prison department didn't just compete at the DGP Cup 2026-27 Wrestling Cluster Championship — it dominated. Fielding athletes across wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, arm wrestling, and boxing, the department swept 13 medals including six gold to claim the Champion Trophy, beating 21 rival teams from across the state.
Key Takeaways
The Gujarat Prisons and Correctional Administration Department won the DGP Cup 2026-27 Wrestling Cluster Championship overall title on 27 August .
The department secured 13 medals — 6 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze — across four disciplines.
Competition was held at Nadiad Sports Complex and featured 22 teams from across Gujarat.
Captain Raghubhai Patel won medals in two disciplines: gold in wrestling and silver in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Rao credited the win to the department's discipline and commitment to physical excellence.
The Gujarat Prisons and Correctional Administration Department claimed the overall championship at the DGP Cup 2026-27 Wrestling Cluster Competition held at the Nadiad Sports Complex on 27 August, amassing 13 medals — six gold, six silver, and one bronze — across four combat disciplines. The haul secured the department the Champion Trophy, outperforming 21 other teams from across Gujarat.
Medal Breakdown by Discipline
In wrestling, the department won two gold and two silver medals. Captain Raghubhai Patel and Divya Chauhan took gold, while Tarunsingh Dahiya and Nagabhai Karangiya claimed silver. Mahirhasan Shaikh also competed in the discipline.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, the department added one gold and one silver. Mahipalsingh Mori won gold, with Captain Raghubhai Patel securing silver — giving Patel medals in two separate disciplines.
Arm wrestling proved the department's most productive event, yielding five medals. Tarunsingh Dahiya won gold, while MahmadMansur Mansuri, Dharmisthaben Vala, and Mahirhasan Shaikh each won silver. Nagabhai Karangiya took bronze. In boxing, Nikulbhai Thakor added a gold to the department's tally.
What the DGP Said
DGP (Prisons and Correctional Services) Dr K.L.N. Rao congratulated all participating personnel and attributed the result to the department's culture of discipline and physical fitness. 'This outstanding victory is a testament to the dedication, discipline, and relentless hard work of our personnel. Excelling across multiple combat sports and securing the overall Championship Trophy brings immense pride to the entire department. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners and participants for their remarkable sporting spirit and commitment to physical excellence,' Rao said.
About the Competition
The DGP Cup 2026-27 Wrestling Cluster Competition brought together 22 teams from across Gujarat, with contests spanning wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, arm wrestling, and boxing. The event was hosted at the Nadiad Sports Complex in Kheda district.
Significance for the Department
The result underscores the Gujarat Prisons Department's emphasis on physical fitness and sporting programmes for its personnel. Notably, Dr Rao has held senior prison administration roles in Gujarat and continues to oversee the Prisons and Correctional Administration following his appointment as DGP, CID (Crime and Railways), in 2025. The department's consistent performance across all four disciplines — rather than dominance in a single event — was the decisive factor in its overall championship win.
Point of View
And this result, spread across four combat disciplines rather than concentrated in one, suggests depth of training rather than isolated talent. The broader question is whether such competitive results translate into measurable improvements in personnel fitness, discipline outcomes, and rehabilitation environments inside facilities — metrics that rarely make the scoreboard.
NationPress
27 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which department won the DGP Cup 2026-27 Wrestling Cluster Championship?
The Gujarat Prisons and Correctional Administration Department won the overall championship, claiming the Champion Trophy with 13 medals — six gold, six silver, and one bronze — at the Nadiad Sports Complex on 27 August 2026.
How many teams participated in the DGP Cup 2026-27 wrestling competition?
A total of 22 teams from across Gujarat participated in the competition, which featured four disciplines: wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, arm wrestling, and boxing.
Who were the top medal winners for the Gujarat Prisons Department?
Captain Raghubhai Patel won gold in wrestling and silver in Greco-Roman wrestling. Tarunsingh Dahiya won gold in arm wrestling and silver in wrestling. Nikulbhai Thakor won gold in boxing, and Mahipalsingh Mori won gold in Greco-Roman wrestling.
What did DGP Dr K.L.N. Rao say about the championship win?
Dr Rao called the victory 'a testament to the dedication, discipline, and relentless hard work' of the department's personnel, and extended congratulations to all medal winners and participants for their sporting spirit and commitment to physical excellence.
Why does the Gujarat Prisons Department participate in sports competitions?
The department uses sporting activities and physical fitness programmes as part of its personnel development strategy. The DGP Cup performance highlights how competitive sport is integrated into the professional culture of Gujarat's prison administration.
