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Ambekar Meetei Assures India of First Boxing Medal at Youth Olympics

Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei secured India's first boxing medal at the Youth Olympic Games by reaching the men's 50kg semifinals on November 10, 2026.
Meetei defeated Namibia's Abraham Kalenga in the quarterfinal by referee-stopped contest (RSC).
The quarterfinal bout ended after 1 minute and 57 seconds in the first round.
Meetei is scheduled to face Colombia's Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo in the semifinal on Wednesday, November 11.
India had already won three silver and five bronze medals at the Youth Olympic Games before Meetei's boxing result.

India Top Tammer Boxing Tournament Medal Table With 14 Medals, Arundhati Leads Four Gold Winners

India topped the medal table at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with 14 medals: four gold, two silver and eight bronze.
Arundhati Chaudhary won the women’s 70kg gold after defeating Ireland’s Igharo Evelyn Ivi 3-2 in the final.
Aarti Dhariyal (women’s 54kg), Ankushita Boro (women’s 65kg) and Pawan Bartwal (men’s 55kg) were India’s other gold medallists.
Jaismine Lamboria won silver in the women’s 57kg category, while Mohammed Hussamuddin took silver in the men’s 60kg division.
India’s eight bronze medallists were Vivek Meena, Hitesh, Akshay, Bobin Chauhan, Chetan Choudhary, Tanu, Disha Patil and Imroz Khan.

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley at 2:21 of the second round at London’s O2 Arena on October 17, 2026.
Dubois knocked Wardley down with a right hand just 17 seconds into the opening round, according to Reuters and The Guardian.
Wardley’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel during the second round, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the fight.
The win improved Dubois’ professional record to 24-3, while Wardley’s record moved to 20-2-1, according to Reuters.
The rematch came five months after Dubois had beaten Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester to take the WBO title.

BFI Power Struggle Deepens as Ajay Singh Suspends Pramod Kumar Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

BFI president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar on October 13, 2026, pending an inquiry, according to reports.
Kumar had proposed a no-confidence motion against Singh and sought a Special General Meeting of affiliated units.
Kumar rejected the suspension’s validity, arguing that the general house should decide the president’s position.
The dispute includes competing allegations over governance, financial decisions and the handling of federation meetings.
Reports said a Special General Meeting and no-confidence motion were scheduled for October 28, 2026; the outcome needs an updated check.

Did you know? Facts about Boxing

Meetei's quarterfinal victory was completed before the end of the opening round, after 1 minute and 57 seconds. Read the story →
The men's 50kg bout was decided by an RSC verdict rather than a judges' scorecard. Read the story →
Meetei's semifinal opponent, Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo, represents Colombia. Read the story →
The International Tammer Boxing Tournament has been held annually since 1977 and is organised by the Tampere Boxing Association. Read the story →
India’s 14-medal haul included podium finishes in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Read the story →
Arundhati Chaudhary’s 3-2 final victory was the closest of the four reported Indian gold-medal decisions. Read the story →
The Indian squad included seven men and seven women across the tournament’s elite weight divisions. Read the story →
Wardley had not been knocked down in his first 22 professional bouts before Dubois dropped him in the opening round, according to The Guardian. Read the story →
The first Dubois-Wardley fight in May lasted until the 11th round after Wardley had knocked Dubois down twice. Read the story →
The rematch was stopped with 39 seconds remaining in the scheduled second round, according to the Associated Press report carried by FOX Sports. Read the story →
Dubois’ second-round victory was his second stoppage win over Wardley in five months. Read the story →
The BFI dispute escalated soon after Indian boxers’ strong medal performances at major multi-sport events, according to contemporary reports. Read the story →

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Ambekar Meetei Assures India of First Boxing Medal at Youth Olympics

Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei has guaranteed the country a medal at the Youth Olympic Games after stopping Namibia's Abraham Kalenga in the men's 50kg quarterfinal. Meetei won by referee-stopped contest after 1 minute 57 seconds and will face Colombia's Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo in Wednesday'

India Top Tammer Boxing Tournament Medal Table With 14 Medals, Arundhati Leads Four Gold Winners

India finished first at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, with four gold, two silver and eight bronze medals. Arundhati Chaudhary, Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro and Pawan Bartwal won gold, while Jaismine Lamboria and Mohammed Hussamuddin claimed silver.

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar

Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Round Two to Retain WBO Heavyweight Title

Daniel Dubois retained the WBO heavyweight crown with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena on October 17. Wardley was dropped early in the opening round before his corner threw in the towel at 2:21 of round two.

🟢 Confirmed · The Hindu

BFI Power Struggle Deepens as Ajay Singh Suspends Pramod Kumar Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

The Boxing Federation of India’s leadership dispute escalated in October 2026 after president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar amid allegations of financial irregularities and non-cooperation. Kumar challenged the move and pursued a no-confidence motion, leaving the federation fac

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: Latest Update on Proposed India Boxing Bout

Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat and former UFC champion Anthony Pettis have been linked to a proposed boxing event in India. The latest report discusses the potential bout, possible host cities and the weight-category question, but the final event details require confirmation from the organisers.