Thai Boxer Siwa Chainarong Secures Silver at Youth Olympics
Thai boxer Siwa Chainarong earned a silver medal in the 60kg category at the 4th Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
At the 4th Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, Senegal, Thai boxer Siwa Chainarong claimed the silver medal in the men's 60kg boxing event on November 12, 2026. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, Siwa faced Puerto Rican opponent Joel Jesfred Torres Santiago in the final match. Siwa initially performed well, securing a unanimous decision in the first round. However, the momentum shifted in the second round, which was awarded to the Puerto Rican boxer by a split decision. In the third round, Siwa was counted by the referee three times, leading to the official stoppage of the bout and a victory for Torres Santiago. This achievement marks the second medal for the Thai youth team at these games, following Thanakon Daengmanee’s bronze in pole vault. For residents and visitors following Thai sports, this result highlights the rising talent within the national youth boxing program. While the match outcome is confirmed, further details regarding the team's overall medal tally and future competition schedules for these athletes remain to be announced by the Thai sports authorities.
