Akshay Dhere ( Maharashtra | 57 kg )

Dhere acted as the primary lightweight spark plug for the men’s division, using a high-octane attacking style to secure rapid-fire takedown points when the team needed quick responses.

• Impact Player of the Match: Claimed the official Impact Player of the Match honor during the 2026 PWL Finals for executing a spectacular 16–0 technical superiority blowout against Delhi’s Amit Kumar.
• Scoreboard Leveler: His final victory leveled the championship scoreboard at 3–3 during a critical turning point in the evening.

Competitive Legacy & Championship Record

A disciplined, highly conditioned freestyle wrestler from Maharashtra praised for his late-match scoring surges. His breakout international milestone includes winning a phenomenal gold medal at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.