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Youth Olympics: Boxers L Ambekar Meetei And Gunjan Clinch Gold For India, Make History

Youth Olympics: Boxers L Ambekar Meetei And Gunjan Clinch Gold For India, Make History

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India sent its smallest ever Youth Olympic contingent, with 17 athletes competing in Dakar, Senegal. Despite the size, nine athletes secured ten medals, including two unprecedented boxing golds. Among the medalists were two young competitors from Manipur – 17‑year‑old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meeti and a 15‑year‑old teammate – who gave the country reasons to celebrate even as the state grapples with prolonged ethnic violence, displacement and uncertainty.

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In a fitting conclusion to a sensational campaign, Indian boxers made history in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday as Gunjan (women's 48kg) and L Ambekar Meetei clinched the gold medals in their respective weight categories

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First reported by India Today at 13:22 UTC on 12 Nov.

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  5. NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    Youth Olympics: Boxers L Ambekar Meetei And Gunjan Clinch Gold For India, Make History

    In a fitting conclusion to a sensational campaign, Indian boxers made history in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday as Gunjan (women's 48kg) and L Ambekar Meetei clinched the gold medals in their respective weight categories

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  11. The Tribune The Tribune Trust

    Youth Olympic Games 2026: Khelo India Athletes shine as nation bags 10 medals, including historic Boxing double

    India concluded a historic campaign at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, winning 10 medals (2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze) across 7 disciplines. The medalists included 5 Khelo India Athletes (KIAs) - Tanvi Patri (Badminton), Khushbu Rajakbhai (Judo), Shourya Ambure (Athletics…

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  15. Organiser Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    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…

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