PRO PANJA LEAGUE (PPL) ft Sheru Classic Mumbai event concluded with Paarth Sonni capturing the Champion of Champions title. The competition began with category winners and select runners-up competing for the overall crown.
Early rounds delivered several surprises. Sourabh Jaiswal (60 kg winner) was unexpectedly defeated by Daniyal Khan (80 kg+ runner-up), while Paarth Sonni advanced after overcoming Danish Khatri (70 kg winner). Muzahid Shaikh (80 kg winner) secured his place in the final stage by defeating Amish Maurya. In the decisive round-robin, Sonni asserted his dominance, defeating both Shaikh and Khan to secure the top honour.
The event also showcased strong performances across weight categories: in the 60 KG class, Sourabh Jaiswal took first place, followed by MD Fahad and Kashi. The 70 KG title went to Danish Khatri, with Prashant Yadav and Sikander Bajwa placing second and third. Muzahid Shaikh secured the 80 KG win over Amish Maurya and Daniel Sagyun, while Paarth Sonni claimed the 80 KG+ title ahead of Daniyal Khan and Atharva Bhagwat.
The PPL continues to elevate arm-wrestling’s profile in India, offering a professional platform for athletes to compete and grow. The successful Mumbai event underscored the rising competitive standards within the league.
PPL co-founder Parvinn Dabass said, “The Pro Panja League x Sheru Classic Mumbai event was a fantastic display of the growing talent and passion for arm-wrestling in India as athletes are competing for battling for much coveted spots for next year’s PPL auction. Paarth Sonni demonstrated exceptional strength and focus to win the Champion of Champions title against a high-caliber field. The fierce competition, especially the dominant performances in the mega matches, proves that ‘Panja’ is rapidly capturing the imagination of sports fans across the nation. We are thrilled with the enthusiasm and the high standards our athletes continue to set.”
People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) president Preeti Jhangiani added, “Every event strengthens our mission to take Indian arm-wrestling to the global stage. The dedication shown by all the participants here in Mumbai is a testament to the structured ecosystem we are building through PAFI and PPL. Seeing athletes like Paarth Sonni rise through the ranks and dominate the Champion of Champions bout shows the bright future of this sport. The incredible support from fans and participants pushes us closer to our goal of seeing arm-wrestling achieve even greater international recognition.”
