Indian Sports Wrap: Ambekar Meetei Assures Youth Olympics Medal, Devvrat Wins Golf Bronze
Indian athletes enjoyed another eventful day across international and domestic competitions on November 10, 2026. The biggest development came from the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, where boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei secured India’s next medal by reaching the men’s 50kg semifinals.
India also celebrated a bronze medal in the Under-15 category at the ISF World School Golf Championship in Morocco. Meanwhile, domestic cricket saw squad announcements for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy, while Mumbai hosted an international sim racing championship.
Ambekar Meetei Assures India of Boxing Medal at Dakar 2026
Indian boxer Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei secured a medal for the country at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, after reaching the semifinals of the men’s 50kg category.
Meetei defeated Namibia’s Abraham Kalenga in the quarterfinal through a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) decision. The bout ended in the first round after one minute and 57 seconds, confirming the Indian boxer’s place in the last four.
He is scheduled to face Colombia’s Izzon Jeffrey Arevalo in the semifinal on Wednesday. By reaching this stage, Meetei has guaranteed India at least a bronze medal in the competition.
Devvrat Wins Bronze at ISF World School Golf Championship
Indian school golfer Devvrat secured a bronze medal in the Under-15 category at the ISF World School Golf Championship 2026 in Morocco.
The Indian contingent, representing the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO), also finished fifth in the overall team competition among 19 participating teams.
The championship was held from November 2 to 8 in Taghazout-Agadir, bringing together young golfers from different countries. ISSO Director Aakanksha Thapak described Devvrat’s achievement as a proud moment for Indian school sport and highlighted the importance of international exposure for young athletes.
Ricky Bhui to Lead Andhra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
The Andhra Cricket Association announced a 19-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Ricky Bhui named captain.
Revanth Reddy and S.D.N.V. Prasad have been included as wicketkeeper options, while players such as Sk. Rasheed, Ashwin Hebbar, Hemanth Reddy and S.V. Rahul feature in the squad.
M.N. Vikram Verma will serve as the head coach. The team will look to put together a competitive campaign in India’s domestic T20 tournament.
Richa Ghosh to Captain East Zone in Women’s Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy
India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh will lead a 15-member East Zone team in the Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in Guwahati from November 24 to December 4.
The squad includes several Bengal players, including Titas Sadhu, Tanusree Sarkar, Mita Paul and Payel Vakharia. Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura and Bihar are also represented in the squad.
The selection provides an opportunity for players from the eastern region to compete at the zonal level and showcase their performances in the T20 format.
