India’s first ever boxing gold at the Youth Olympics.

That’s a big deal in itself. But what makes 17-year-old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei’s victory even more special is HOW he won.

Lost the first round, with ALL five judges scoring it against him.

Then fought back to win 3–2

And this from a young man from Manipur who began training with borrowed, worn-out gloves, whose parents worked hard to support his dream.

Yet another reminder of the extraordinary reservoir of sporting talent in our Northeast.

Congratulations, Ambekar

You’ve reminded us that what matters isn’t how a fight begins…
But how we respond when things aren’t going our way.

~ Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group