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Jaya Kalsi to represent Team GB at Youth Olympic Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:11 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Jaya Kalsi to represent Team GB at Youth Olympic Games
Summary

Jaya Kalsi, a 17-year-old boxer from Warwick, is set to compete for Team GB in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, starting on October 31. Kalsi has described her selection as a 'great honour' and a dream birthday present. Training in preparation, she hopes to secure a gold medal and view this event as a stepping stone to the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games. The draw for her matches will take place upon her arrival in Senegal.

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  • •Kalsi competes in the 54kg weight category.
  • •She is ranked third in the world at her level.
  • •Kalsi has trained at Cleary Boxing Gym since age seven.
  • •Her mother will accompany her to Senegal.
  • •She seeks to inspire more girls to take up boxing.
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  • 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — Youth Olympics call-up a 'dream birthday present'
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The 17-year-old says it is a "great honour" to represent Team GB in Senegal in November.

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