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Manipur: Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripts history, clinches country’s first Youth Olympics boxing gold

Manipur: Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripts history, clinches country’s first Youth Olympics boxing gold

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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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Imphal: Manipur pugilist Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei made history on Thursday by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in boxing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland’s Kristian Jubani in the men’s 50kg final at Dakar in Senegal. Meetei secured a 3-2 split-decision victory over…

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

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  7. NE Now NE Now Current article

    Manipur: Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripts history, clinches country’s first Youth Olympics boxing gold

    Imphal: Manipur pugilist Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei made history on Thursday by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in boxing at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland’s Kristian Jubani in the men’s 50kg final at Dakar in Senegal. Meetei secured a 3-2 split-decision victory over…

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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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