Gunjan wins boxing gold for India at Youth Olympics with dominant 5-0 victory
Indian boxer Gunjan secured a gold medal in the women's 48kg category at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. She achieved a unanimous 5-0 victory in the final, following a strong performance throughout the tournament.
Why it matters
This victory highlights India's growing prominence in international youth sports and boxing, marking a significant milestone for the country's athletic program.
India's golden run in boxing continued at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as Gunjan clinched the women's 48kg gold medal with a commanding 5-0 victory over Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah in the final on Thursday. The Indian boxer dominated the contest at the Dakar Expo Center, with all five judges scoring the bout 30-27 in her favour.Gunjan maintained her composure and control throughout the three-round contest to secure a unanimous decision victory and add another gold to India's boxing campaign.The victory came after Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei had scripted history earlier in the day by winning India's first-ever Youth Olympics boxing gold in the men's 50kg category. He defeated Ireland's Kristian Jubani 3-2 in a closely contested final.Gunjan's dominant run to the gold medalGunjan enjoyed an impressive campaign in Dakar, maintaining an unbeaten record on her way to the top of the podium.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in