Manipur’s Ambekar Lairenlakpam Meetei Creates History, Wins India’s First Youth Olympic Boxing Gold
Nov. 13, 2026 (Imphal): Ambekar Lairenlakpam Meetei of Manipur scripted history by winning India’s first-ever boxing gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, Senegal. Alongside Haryana’s Gunjan, he became one of India’s first boxing gold medallists at the prestigious international sporting event. The 17-year-old boxer from Manipur defeated Ireland’s Kristian Jubani 3-2 in…