Manipur's Ambekar Meetei wins India's first Youth Olympics boxing gold
The Indian boxer secured the gold medal in the men's 50kg category at the Dakar Youth Olympics by defeating Ireland's Kristian Jubani.
Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei won a gold medal for India in the men's 50kg boxing event at the Dakar Youth Olympics, according to India Today. The Manipuri boxer defeated Ireland's Kristian Jubani on points to secure the historic victory.
The bout was decided by a 3-2 score on the judges' scorecards. While all five judges awarded the first round to Jubani, Ambekar Meetei regained momentum in the second round when three judges scored it in his favour.
The third round determined the outcome, with four out of five judges scoring the round for the Indian. This win marks India's first-ever gold medal in boxing at the Youth Olympics.
Ambekar Meetei's achievement is the country's second medal in the sport at this competition. Shiv Thapa previously won a silver medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
The victory adds to India's medal tally at the Dakar Games. The boxer delivered this result in the 50kg category.