Daijiworld Media Network - Dakar (Senegal)

Dakar (Senegal), Nov 11: Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei stormed into the final of the men's 50kg category at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar after defeating Colombia's Izzon Jeffrey Galea Arevalo 5-0 in the semifinals on Wednesday.

Competing from the red corner, Meetei dominated the bout and secured unanimous victory, with all five judges scoring in his favour. The judges' scores were 28-27, 28-27, 28-27, 29-26 and 28-27.

Meetei will face Ireland's Kristian Jubani in the final. Jubani booked his place in the title clash after defeating Mexico's Alan Jesus Ocampo Cano 5-0 in the other semifinal.

The Indian boxer had earlier defeated Namibia's Abraham Kalenga through a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) decision in the first round at 1:57 to reach the semifinals and assure India of a medal.

In the quarterfinals, Meetei registered a 5-0 points victory over Senegal's Faye Cheikh Ibrahima Fall.

This is the second medal assured for India in boxing at the Youth Olympics.

Earlier, Gunjan defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in the women's 48kg category to enter the semifinals and secure a medal for the country. She received a first-round bye and advanced directly to the quarterfinals.

Gunjan will face Great Britain's Lilly Bassett in the semifinals. If she fails to advance to the final, she will take home a bronze medal.

India had also won medals in wrestling and swimming at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, taking its overall tally to nine medals — three silver and five bronze — as of the morning session on Wednesday, November 11.