Maharashtra emerged champions of the Narsingh Yadav Dangal League, defeating Haryana 5–2 in the final held at Vilasrao Deshmukh Ground in Kandivli. Organised by former India wrestler Narsingh Yadav, the tournament featured four teams — Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab — with each side fielding seven wrestlers

Yavhusishyn, who is known by his ring name Aonishiki, became the first wrestler from Ukraine to win a competition when he came out on top at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in November