Boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei reached the 50kg semifinals on Tuesday, assuring India a medal at the Youth Olympics in Dakar. Meanwhile, young golfer Devvrat won a bronze medal at the ISF World School Golf Championship in Morocco. Aakanksha Thapak said, "Devvrat's bronze medal is a proud moment for Indian school sport."
Youth Olympics: Boxer Ambekar Meetei reaches 50kg semifinals, assures India of medal
Boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei on Tuesday assured India of a medal in the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal after defeating Namibia's Abraham Kalenga to advance to the semifinals of the men's 50kg category.
Meetei won via Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the first round of his quarterfinal bout which ended after 1 minute 57 seconds.
He will face Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo of Colombia in the semifinal on Wednesday.
India has already won three silver and five bronze medals in the Youth Olympics.
- PTI
GOLF
Devvrat Wins Bronze in U-15 Category as Team ISSO finishes fifth at ISF World School Golf Championship
The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) team delivered an encouraging performance at the ISF World School Golf Championship 2026 in Morocco, with young golfer Devvrat winning a bronze medal in the Under-15 category.
"Devvrat's bronze medal is a proud moment for ISSO and Indian school sport. At ISSO, we are committed to providing young athletes with international exposure and opportunities to compete against the best," Aakanksha Thapak, Director, International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO), said.
The Indian contingent, comprising six student-athletes, also secured fifth place in the overall team event, competing against 18 other teams from across the world.
"These experiences help them build confidence, develop their skills and prepare for bigger challenges ahead. Congratulations to the entire Indian contingent on their performance," Thapak added.
Held from November 2 to 8 in Taghazout-Agadir, Morocco, the championship brought together 19 teams, providing a global platform for young golfers to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level of school sport.
The overall fifth-place finish in the team event further underlined the competitive spirit and potential of the Indian contingent, as the six student-golfers gained valuable exposure by competing against international school teams.
- Team Sportstar
ESPORTS
Spain White bags Cup of Nations in Sim Racing Championship in Mumbai
Team Spain White clinched the Cup of Nations title in the three-day global simulator racing championship organised by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited in partnership with Formula 1 in Mumbai.
Led by Ismael Fahssi, Spain White dominated the Grand Final, winning all four races to finish on top with 103 points. Fahssi was backed by Alejandro Loureiro as the pair comfortably outpaced Team Netherlands Red, represented by Thomas Ronhaar and Matthijs van Erven, who finished second with 60 points.
Team Hungary Red, featuring Dani Bereznay and Gabor Csontos, took third place with 49 points.
The championship featured 40 sim racing drivers, including 20 world champions, from across the globe.
"Representing Spain and winning this title means a lot to me. It's special to be able to represent my country on an international stage like this and bring this achievement home," said Fahssi.
The competition followed a double-elimination format, with the 20 teams split into two groups for the opening rounds before progressing to the knockout stages. The final day featured the second elimination round, followed by the Grand Final, where the top 10 teams battled for the title.