Lt Col Kabilan Sai Ashok: Youngest Olympic Referee in Boxing from India
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Achievement | Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok becomes the youngest Olympic referee in boxing from India at the Paris Olympics 2024. |
| Role | Serving as Joint Secretary at the Indian Army's Services Sports Control Board. |
| Significance | Demonstrates commitment to moral ethics, fair play, and excellence in sportsmanship. |
| Indian Army Personnel Participation | 24 armed forces personnel are part of the Indian contingent of 117 athletes at the Paris Olympics. |
| Notable Athletes | Subedar Neeraj Chopra (javelin thrower) leads 22 men athletes; 2 women personnel include Ritika Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria. |
| Boxers from India | Six Indian boxers are participating in the Paris Olympics. |
| Performance Update | Jaismine Lamboria (women 57 kg category) bowed out early in the competition. |