Ambekar Meetei Reaches Semifinals
Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei assured India of a medal in the Youth Olympic Games
Ambekar Meetei reached the semifinals of the men's 50kg category, guaranteeing India a medal. He will face Colombia's Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo in the semifinal on Wednesday.
Key takeaways
- Ambekar Meetei won via Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the first round
- He will face Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo of Colombia in the semifinal
- India has already won three silver and five bronze medals in the Youth Olympics
Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei on Tuesday assured India of a medal in the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal after defeating Namibia’s Abraham Kalenga to advance to the semifinals of the men’s 50kg category.
Meetei won via Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the first round of his quarterfinal bout, which ended after 1 minute 57 seconds. He will face Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo of Colombia in the semifinal on Wednesday.
With the victory, Meetei has guaranteed India at least a bronze medal. India have already won three silver and five bronze medals in the Youth Olympics.
About the Youth Olympics
The Youth Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event for athletes aged 15 to 18 years old.
Organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format, though in reverse order with the Winter Olympic Games held in leap years instead of the Games of the Olympiad.
The first summer version was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010 while the first winter version was held in Austria from 13 to 22 January 2012.
India at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics
The Republic of India is competing in the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics to be held in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 13 November 2026. This is the nation’s fourth consecutive appearance since the inaugural edition. A total of 17 players will participate in this edition across 11 different disciplines.
The men’s 50kg boxing event
The men’s 50 kilograms event at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics is being held from 8 to 12 November 2026 at the Dakar Expo Center in Dakar, Senegal. A total of 11 boxers from 11 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are competing in the event.
What happens next
Meetei will face Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo of Colombia in the semifinal on Wednesday.
India's medal tally at the Youth Olympics
Medal | Count |
|---|---|
Silver | 3 |
Bronze | 5 |
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