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- In Dakar, 17-year-old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei secured India's first-ever Youth Olympic boxing gold on Thursday, defeating Ireland's Kristian Jubani 3-2 in the men's 50kg final.
- Watching from their village in Lamlai Mayai Leikai, Manipur, parents Lairenlakpam Madan Meetei and Lairenlakpam Babita Leima celebrated their son's victory on a mobile phone on Thursday evening.
- The family once purchased a Rs 200 second-hand cycle for his training, later relying on Ambekar's stipend sent home during regional unrest to support their livelihoods.
- National youth coach Vijay Kumar Sharma praised his 'mental aptitude' and tactical ring IQ, with this triumph surpassing Shiva Thapa's 2010 silver as India's best Youth Olympic boxing performance.
- Upon his return, his parents plan to prepare traditional dishes including Eromba, Kangsoi, and Shingju to celebrate the historic achievement and mark his homecoming.
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Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripts history with Indias first-ever Youth Olympics boxing Gold - The Tribune
Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripted history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland's Jubani Kristian 3-2 in the men's 50kg final at Dakar 2026 on Thursday.
Ambekar Meetei scripts history with India''s first-ever YOG boxing gold
Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Dakar (Senegal), Nov 12 (PTI) L Ambekar Meetei scripted history by winning India’s first-ever boxing gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland’s Kristian Jubani 3-2 in the men’s 50kg final here on Thursday. Ambekar’s triumph marks a landmark moment for Indian boxing at the Youth […]
Manipur boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meitei has made history at the 2026 Youth Olympics. He defeated Christian Jubany of Ireland 3-2 in the final of the men's 50 kg category to win the gold medal. This is India's first gold medal in boxing at the Youth Olympics. Previously, Shiva Thapa had won the silver medal in 2010.
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