Maharashtra Kesari is a renowned wrestling competition in the state of Maharashtra that started in the year 1961. The Maharashtra State Kistigir Parishad Organization declares the Maharashtra Kesari winners list every year to give recognition to the best wrestler from India and give them a platform to shine. Maharashtra Kesari used to be arranged in both categories, soil and mat. The Maharashtra Kesari wrestling competition is one of the finest tournaments that give recognition to the top wrestlers of India.
Maharashtra Kesari winners list from 2010 to 2025
- Samadhan Ghodke (2010)
- Narsingh Yadav (2011)
- Narsingh Yadav (2012)
- Narsingh Yadav (2013)
- Vijay Chaudhary (2014)
- Vijay Chaudhary (2015)
- Vijay Chaudhary (2016)
- Abhijit Katke (2017)
- Bala Rafiq Sheikh (2017)
- Harshad Sadgir (2019)
- Wrestler Prithviraj Patil (2021-22)
- Shivraj Rakshe (2023)
- Sikander Shaikh (2024)
- Pruthviraj Mohol (2025)
About the Maharashtra Kesari winners list, 2025
Pruthviraj Mohol from Pune, Maharashtra, won the victorious 67th Maharashtra Kesari wrestling award on 2nd February, 2025. The wrestling competition was held at Ahilyangar, where Pruthviraj won the battle by defeating Mehendra Gaikwad by two points. Pruthviraj had been awarded the prestigious, coveted silver mace and the Maharashtra Keshari winner title. A brand-new Thar vehicle was also awarded to him as a token of appreciation. Pruthviraj Mohol lifted his father on his shoulders and expressed his joy after winning the match.
Chief Guest of the Maharashtra Kesari Award Competition, 2025
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Minister Dattatray Bharne, Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde, Union Minister Muralidhar Mohol, and Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil were present at the grand event of the wrestling competition held in February this year. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar handed over the prize to the winner, Pruthviraj Mohol, as an honor. This award is a significant milestone for Pruthviraj Mohol.
Controversy on Maharashtra Kesari Award Competition, 2025
There was confusion in deciding the winner of the semifinal round between Shivraj Rakshe and Pruthviraj Mohol. The incident took an unexpected turn when the umpire declared Rakshe the loser after several considerations. Rakshe kicked the umpire in frustration upon hearing his final decision on the round. The spectators and officials uproared at this sudden violent reaction from Rakshe. However, the situation was put under control by direct intervention of police. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also observed the situation and instructed them to control the unexpected situation carefully. Despite all the controversy and reviewing of Rakshe’s request, authority decided to declare Pruthviraj Mohol as the winner of the wrestling competition for this year, 2025.
FAQ
Who is the Maharashtra Kesari winner of 2025?
Pruthviraj Mohol is the winner of the Maharashtra Kesari wrestling competition.
How many times was the Maharashtra Kesari wrestling competition held before?
This was the 67th Kesari wrestling competition held in Pune in the year 2025.
When was the Maharashtra Kesari wrestling competition held for the first time?
It was first held in the year 1953. The famous wrestler Tukaram Nanasaheb Phalke won the award by defeating the opponent Gogachach Siddhapa.
Who is the first woman to win the Maharashtra Kesari wrestling competition?
Pratiksha Bagadi won the title for the first time in the year 2023.
