The 72nd wrestling dangal competition was held at the Gaurishankar Temple complex in Akori, Mirzapur. Ayodhya's Lathi Pehalwan emerged victorious, defeating Punjab's Somveer Pehalwan in the main bout and securing the championship along with a prize of 70,000 rupees. The event, organized by the Gaurishankar Seva Samiti on Wednesday, saw a fierce contest between Lathi Pehalwan and Somveer, with Lathi Pehalwan ultimately pinning Somveer for the win.

Several other thrilling matches took place. Dharmendra Ayodhya defeated Suresh Varanasi, Roshan Sonbhadra beat Sandeep Varanasi, Satyam Varanasi triumphed over Suraj Sonbhadra, Imtiaz Ayodhya bested Mulayam Varanasi, and Omprakash Varanasi defeated wrestlers from Kashi Mirzapur. In the women's wrestling category, Anita Kachhwa delivered an impressive performance, defeating Anamika Kanpur. Approximately two dozen other wrestlers also showcased their skills.

Thousands of spectators gathered to witness these exciting contests, filling the entire complex with the thunderous applause. A fair was also organized alongside the dangal. Dignitaries present included District Panchayat President Raju Kanojia, City MLA Ratnakar Mishra, SP leader Satish Mishra, Gram Pradhan Satish Tiwari, and Tirthraj Singh. Munna Singh, Dilip Singh, and Upendra Singh served as judges, while Ravi Prakash Singh and Raju Shukla anchored the event.