Inside the Vision: How Dayaan Farooqui and Akhil Gupta Are Redefining Indian Sports Through the Pro Wrestling League
Updated On: 05 November, 2025 01:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzz
Dayaan Farooqui and Akhil Gupta revive Indian wrestling with the Pro Wrestling League, blending tradition, vision, and global innovation.

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In India’s ever-evolving sports landscape, two names are emerging as the architects of a quiet revolution - Dayaan Farooqui and Akhil Gupta. They are not just building a league; they are building a legacy. Their shared dream is bold yet rooted - to make the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) the next big sporting phenomenon after IPL, while bringing kushti, India’s oldest sport, into the heart of every home.
When they speak, it’s easy to see why their partnership works. Dayaan Farooqui, the Promoter and Chairman, is a visionary - someone who sees beyond business metrics to the cultural impact of what he’s creating. He speaks with purpose and clarity. “Kushti has always represented India’s strength - physical, emotional, and cultural,” he says. “We’re not just promoting a sport; we’re reviving an identity.”

