Indian boxer Lairenlakpam advances to Youth Olympics final

Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei delivered a commanding display in the ring to book his place in the men's 50kg boxing final at the ongoing Youth Olympics. The Indian pugilist defeated Colombia's Izzon Jeffrey Galea Arevalo with a convincing 5-0 unanimous points decision in the semifinal bout held on Wednesday.

The victory marks a significant milestone for the Indian boxer, who outboxed his Colombian opponent across all three rounds to secure the judges' votes on every scorecard. Meetei's performance highlighted his technical prowess and ring control as he advanced through the tournament brackets.

With the semifinal win, Lairenlakpam has now earned a guaranteed medal at the Youth Olympics and will compete for the top prize in the final stages. His progression through the tournament underscores India's continued participation and competitive presence in Olympic boxing events at the youth level.

The result adds to India's medal tally at the Youth Olympics, as the nation continues its campaign across various sporting disciplines in the competition.