Ryan Burnett (pictured above) claimed an historic gold medal for Ireland at the Games following his 13-6 win over Salman Alizida of Azerbaijan in the light-flyweight final.

 Twenty six athletes represented Ireland in Singapore in Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Tennis and Triathlon competition.

 BURNETT  WINS GOLD  AT YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

Ryan Burnett claimed an historic gold medal for Ireland with a magnificent win over Salman Alizida of Azerbaijan in this morning's light-flyweight final at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore.

Burnett, who boxes out of the Holy Family BC in Belfast, beat Alizada 13-6 at the International Convention Centre.

The final was a repeat of the AIBA World Youth final in Baku, Azerbajan earlier this year which Alizida won 9-4. 

 Aliziada controversially beat Burnett  on a count-back in the President's Cup in Azerbaijan last December also.

 However, there was no stopping the 18-year old Ulsterman this morning and he ran out a convincing winner, dropping his opponent with a sweet left in a neutral corner in the third en route to victory.

 Speaking after the final, Burnett, who had Jim Moore and Jimmy Payne working his corner and who is coached by Gerry Storey at the Holy Family BC, said he was thrilled.

"It's a dream come true for me.I couldn't believe the level of support I got from the Irish fans this morning. They really made themselves heard and it was a great boost as it was tough in there.

"I'm thrilled with the win," added the first ever boxing champion at the Youth Olympics.

 The 48Kg clash between Burnett and Alizida was the first  boxing final  in Singapore this morning. 

 Youth Olympics Q/Final August 21st Singapore

48kg – Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Vadzim Kirylenka (Belarus) 12-0

75kg – Joe Ward (Ireland) lost to Damien Hooper (Australia) 2-4

August 22nd S/Final 

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Zohidion Hoorboyev (Uzbekistan) 2-1

 August 25th Final

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Ireland) beat Salman Alizida (Azerbaijan) 13-6

Irish squad

48Kg: Ryan Burnett (Holy Family, Belfast)

75Kg: Joe Ward (Moate, Westmeath)

Coaches: Jim Moore & Jimmy Payne