Boxing at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Boxing at the III Summer Youth Olympic Games
Venue	Oceania Pavilion
Dates	14–18 October
No. of events	13 (9 boys, 4 girls)
Competitors	82 (54 boys and 28 girls) from 38 nations
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Boxing at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics was an exciting part of the games. It took place from October 14 to 18. The event was held at the Oceania Pavilion. This venue is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Young athletes from all over the world competed. They showed off their boxing skills. This event was a big highlight of the 2018 Youth Olympics.

About Youth Olympic Boxing
- The 2018 Boxing Event
  - How Boxing Competitions Work
Medal Winners
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About Youth Olympic Boxing

Boxing is a sport where two athletes punch each other. They wear special gloves and follow rules. The goal is to score points by hitting certain areas. Sometimes, a boxer can win by knockout.

At the Youth Olympic Games, young boxers compete. They are usually between 15 and 18 years old. These games help young athletes gain experience. They also get to meet other athletes.

The 2018 Boxing Event

The 2018 Youth Olympics featured 13 boxing events. There were 9 events for boys. There were also 4 events for girls. A total of 82 boxers competed. This included 54 boys and 28 girls.

Athletes came from 38 different countries. They all aimed to win a medal. The competition was tough and exciting.

How Boxing Competitions Work

Boxers are grouped by their weight. These groups are called weight classes. This makes sure fights are fair. For example, a light boxer won't fight a heavy boxer.

In each weight class, boxers compete in matches. They move through rounds of competition. Winners advance to the next round. This continues until only two boxers remain for the gold medal match. The losers of the semi-finals often fight for bronze medals.

Medal Winners

Many countries won medals in boxing. Athletes worked hard to earn their spots. Winning a medal at the Youth Olympics is a great achievement.

Here is a table showing which countries won medals:

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Russia	3	1	0	4
2	Great Britain	3	0	1	4
3	Thailand	2	2	1	5
4	Kazakhstan	1	2	1	4
5	Argentina	1	0	2	3
Uzbekistan	1	0	2	3
7	Brazil	1	0	1	2
8	Italy	1	0	0	1
9	Algeria	0	2	0	2
Ukraine	0	2	0	2
11	France	0	1	0	1
Mexico	0	1	0	1
Morocco	0	1	0	1
Nigeria	0	1	0	1
15	Azerbaijan	0	0	1	1
Egypt	0	0	1	1
Ireland	0	0	1	1
Puerto Rico	0	0	1	1
United States	0	0	1	1
Totals (19 entries)	13	13	13	39