How Did Pro Panja League Raise the Bar on Day 2?

Gwalior, Aug 6 (NationPress) The excitement of the Pro Panja League Season 2 escalated on Day 2 at the Atal Vihari Bajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports in Gwalior.

The day was marked by intense rivalry and unexpected outcomes as the franchises Jaipur Veers, Kiraak Hyderabad, Rohtak Rowdies, and Sher-E-Ludhiana vied for dominance. Held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports, these matches exemplify the Pro Panja League's co-founders, Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani's, dedication to inclusivity and showcasing the sport in varied locations, following a successful event in Gwalior. Harsh Sharma was celebrated as the player of the day for his remarkable talent and strength.

The atmosphere was charged with energy, as the crowd erupted into cheers for their favorite arm-wrestling champions. Fans particularly rallied behind celebrated athletes such as Siddhant Kathuria from Jaipur Veers, recognized as one of India’s top 90kg competitors, Chandan Behera of Kiraak Hyderabad, the nation’s strongest specially-abled arm wrestler, and Yogesh Chaudhary, the top female arm wrestler in India, also from Jaipur Veers.

In the undercard matches, Jaipur Veers faced off against Kiraak Hyderabad. Abhishek Prakash achieved a 2-0 win for Jaipur Veers against Dheeraj Singh of Kiraak Hyderabad in the 80 kg class, while Avilie Zuyire from Kiraak Hyderabad triumphed over Abdul Kadir of Jaipur Veers with a 2-0 victory in the 90 kg class. Rachna Jatav then secured a 2-0 win for Kiraak Hyderabad against Sweta Rajawat of Jaipur Veers in the 55 kg category.

The next undercard matchup featured Rohtak Rowdies against Sher-e-Ludhiana. Dara Singh Handa claimed victory for Rohtak Rowdies with a 2-0 win over Shivam Rajput of Sher-e-Ludhiana in the 100 kg category. Sanu Joy of Sher-e-Ludhiana then fought hard to secure a 2-0 win against Deepankar Mech of Rohtak Rowdies in the 70 kg category, overcoming an initial pin review. Wrapping up the undercard, Kritika Das won 2-0 for Sher-e-Ludhiana against Rita Sengnerpi of Rohtak Rowdies in the 55 kg category.

The main card continued the high-stakes atmosphere. The first main event saw Jaipur Veers square off against Kiraak Hyderabad. Siddhant Kathuria of Jaipur Veers overwhelmingly defeated Siddharth Malakar of Kiraak Hyderabad 5-0 in the 90 kg category, followed by Yogesh Chaudhary's commanding 10-0 win over Kirtika Bamel of Kiraak Hyderabad in the 65 kg+ category. Chandan Behera also clinched another victory for Kiraak Hyderabad by defeating Manoj Patel of Jaipur Veers 10-0 in the specially-abled category.

The day concluded with the final main card event between Sher-e-Ludhiana and Rohtak Rowdies, where Harsh Sharma of Rohtak Rowdies demonstrated his strength with an 8-1 victory against Harkomal Gill of Sher-e-Ludhiana in the 80 kg category. His prowess was also acknowledged with a special player of the day award from the co-founders of Pro Panja League.

In his second participation, Pranjit Sakia from Rohtak Rowdies dominated Nawab Singh of Sher-e-Ludhiana with a decisive 5-0 score. In the women’s division, Theertha of Sher-e-Ludhiana secured a 5-2 victory over Nirmal Devi of Rohtak Rowdies, bringing the day's events to a close.

Day 2's outcomes underscored the burgeoning talent and exhilarating essence of the league, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the forthcoming matches. Kiraak Hyderabad maintained its momentum from the previous day, securing victories in both the undercard and multiple main card events. Gwalior's hosting of the second season further amplified the league's growing influence, providing a stage for both established stars and rising talents to shine.