Ambekar, Gunjan script history with boxing gold medals at Youth Olympics
Indian boxers L. Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan have made history by winning gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Their victories mark India's best-ever performance in boxing at the event, with both athletes defeating international opponents in their respective weight classes.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the rising competitiveness of Indian youth athletes on the global stage.
DAKAR, SENEGAL L. Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan scripted history by winning India's first couple of boxing gold medals at the Youth Olympic Games, defeating Ireland's Kristian Jubani and Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah in their respective men's 50kg and women's 48kg finals here on Thursday. First, Ambekar beat Jubani 3-2 to claim the top prize and create history. Soon after, Gunjan added to India's best-ever tally with a convincing 5-0 win over Bensalah, becoming the country's first-ever woman to claim a boxing gold at the Games. Earlier, Ambekar's triumph marked a landmark moment for Indian boxing at the Youth Olympics, with Shiva Thapa's (60kg) silver medal at the 2010 Games being the country's previous best performance in the sport. However, Gunjan soon joined Ambekar in the rare club following her victory. All five judges scored the bout in Gunjan's favour.
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