Kristian Jubani has won a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
The 17-year-old Crumlin Boxing Club fighter lost a 3-2 split decision to India’s Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam, despite taking the opening round on all five judges’ scorecards.
The Indian boxer edged the second round 3-2 and the third 4-1 to claim gold, leaving Jubani understandably disappointed but already looking towards his next challenge.
“It’s all about bouncing back. It’s not what I came for. I didn’t come for silver, but that’s what I’m walking away with, and I’ll definitely bounce back. This isn’t the end for me.”
His medal is Ireland’s eighth in Summer Youth Olympic Games history, with boxing now accounting for five.
“We are incredibly proud of Kristian,” said Chef de Mission Nancy Chillingworth. “Of course he will be disappointed because he came here with the ambition of winning gold, but he can be immensely proud of that performance and of his entire Youth Olympic Games.”
For a team of three to return with a medal is an impressive return. For Jubani, still only 17, it may be just the beginning.
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