Gunjan Creates History with Youth Olympics Boxing Gold
Indian boxer Gunjan scripted history at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games by becoming the first Indian woman to win a boxing gold medal at the Youth Olympics. She clinched the historic title in the women's 48kg category after defeating Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah by a commanding unanimous 5-0 decision in the final.
Gunjan dominated the gold-medal bout, with all five judges scoring it 30-27 in her favour. Her remarkable victory marked India's second boxing gold medal at the ongoing Games.
Earlier, Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei created history by becoming the first Indian male boxer to win a Youth Olympic gold medal. His triumph in the men's 50kg category, followed by Gunjan's golden performance, made it a historic day for Indian boxing.
For the first time in Youth Olympic history, India has won both men's and women's boxing gold medals at the same edition, with both historic victories coming on the same day. The double triumph marks a significant milestone for Indian boxing and highlights the emerging talent in the country's sporting landscape.