Youth Olympics: Gunjan, L Ambekar Meetei Create History with India's First-Ever Boxing Golds

How Ambekar Meetei's unbreakable will led him to historic Youth Olympics boxing gold

Ambekar Meetei scripted history at the Youth Olympics, becoming the first Indian boxer to win gold at the competition. His journey from financial hardship and borrowed bicycles to the top of the podium reflects his unbreakable determination and his family's sacrifices.

Manipur: Seventeen-year-old young athlete Lairenlakpam Meetei & others shine at Dakar Youth Olympics amid crises

IMPHAL: At a time when Manipur continues to grapple with prolonged ethnic violence, displacement and uncertainty, two young athletes from the state have given the country reasons to celebrate on the international sporting stage. Seventeen-year-old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and 15-year-old Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu have scripted historic achievements at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, bringing international recognition to…

Youth Olympics: Gunjan, L Ambekar Meetei create history with India's first-ever boxing golds

Gunjan and L Ambekar Meetei win gold at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, securing India's first-ever boxing gold medals at the competition.

Youth Olympics: Ambekar, Gunjan strike historic gold as Indian boxers shine in Dakar

KOLKATA: Indian boxing enjoyed a golden day at the Youth Olympic Games as Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei became the country’s first-ever Youth Olympic boxing

Two golds, 1 historic day for Indian boxing at Youth Olympics

L. Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan have made history by securing India's first-ever boxing gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Ambekar won in the men's 50kg category, followed by Gunjan's dominant victory in the women's 48kg final, marking India's best performance in the sport at the Games.