Sports/Alive News: India’s medal tally at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, is set to increase, with boxers Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan reaching the semi-finals in their respective categories. Their quarter-final victories on Tuesday have assured India of two more medals at the tournament.
In the men’s 50kg quarter-final, Ambekar Meetei defeated Namibia’s Abraham Kalenga through a referee stops contest (RSC) decision. The bout ended after 1 minute and 57 seconds in the first round as the referee stopped the contest following a series of punches from the Indian boxer.
In the women’s 48kg category, Gunjan registered a convincing 5-0 victory over Mexico’s Athena Sofia Juarez Calero in her quarter-final bout. The win secured her place in the last four and guaranteed another medal for India.
Semi-Final Matches on Wednesday
Ambekar will face Colombia’s Ejon Jeffrey Arevalo in the men’s 50kg semi-final on Wednesday. Gunjan’s semi-final opponent is yet to be confirmed.
India’s Medal Tally
Before these victories, India had won eight medals at the Youth Olympic Games, comprising three silver and five bronze medals. With both boxers advancing to the semi-finals, India is now assured of at least two additional medals.
Under boxing competition rules, losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze medals, while the winners advance to the final to compete for gold and silver.
