Youth Olympics: Ambekar, Gunjan storm into boxing semis, assure India of medals
India are assured of two boxing medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan stormed into the semifinals. Ambekar stopped Namibia's Abraham Kalenga in the opening round of the men's 50kg quarterfinal, while Gunjan defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in the women's 48kg contest.
Key Takeaways
- India are assured of two boxing medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan stormed into the semifinals.
- Ambekar stopped Namibia's Abraham Kalenga in the opening round of the men's 50kg quarterfinal, while Gunjan defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in the women's 48kg contest.
- Full details and original dispatch available below.
India are assured of two boxing medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan stormed into the semifinals. Ambekar stopped Namibia's Abraham Kalenga in the opening round of the men's 50kg quarterfinal, while Gunjan defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in the women's 48kg contest.
Original Publisher Attribution
This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.