Aspect Sports, the sports arm of Aspect Global Ventures, in partnership with APCO Infratech, has acquired the Mumbai franchise of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), marking the formal entry of Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals ahead of the league’s much-anticipated return in 2026.
With this acquisition, Aspect Sports extends its ‘Tiger’ franchise legacy from Kolkata to Mumbai.
Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals will compete in the 2026 season of the Pro Wrestling League, which will feature six teams from across the country and a strong pool of elite Indian wrestling talent.
As part of the franchise’s foundation, Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals have appointed Chandra Vijay Singh as Head Coach, a highly respected national wrestling coach and a two-time Pro Wrestling League title winner.
Aksha Kamboj, Executive Chairperson, Aspect Global Ventures, and Owner, Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, said, “The acquisition of Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals marks an important step in the continued growth of Aspect Sports. Our vision has always been to build professionally run teams that contribute meaningfully to the development of sport in India. Mumbai is a city with a deep sporting culture and immense energy, and we see this franchise as an opportunity to build a strong connect with the city while creating a competitive, high-performance team. Wrestling has a strong cultural foundation in the country, and through this franchise, we are committed to nurturing talent, building excellence, and strengthening the sporting ecosystem.”
RP Singh, Director of APCO Infratech, said, “We are pleased to partner with Aspect Sports in bringing the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals to the Pro Wrestling League. The league’s return represents a strong opportunity to support Indian wrestling at a professional level, and we look forward to contributing to the growth of the sport through this association.”
The player auction, scheduled for January 3, 2026, will set the stage for the league’s return from January 16 to February 1, 2026.
The upcoming player auction for the fifth edition of the league is set to see several of the country’s leading wrestlers go under the hammer, including Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia, Anshu Malik, Lalita Sehrawat, Mansi Ahlawat, Kiran Bishnoi and Chirag Chikkara, among others.
