Dakar, Nov. 12 -- Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei scripted history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland's Jubani Kristian 3-2 in the men's 50kg final at Dakar 2026 on Thursday.

The historic triumph also handed India their first gold medal at the ongoing edition of the Youth Olympics, taking the country's overall medal tally to nine, according to a press note from BFI (Boxing Federation of India).

Ambekar Meetei's victory marked a significant milestone for Indian boxing, as the country had never won a gold medal in the sport at the Youth Olympic Games.

India have now collected nine medals at the ongoing competition, comprising one gold, three silver and five bronze, and are pla...