Gunjan creates history, becomes first female Indian boxer to win Youth Olympics gold

Gunjan became the first Indian female boxer to win gold at Youth Olympics after defeating Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah 5-0 by unanimous decision in the women's 48kg final in Dakar, Senegal. Earlier today, Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei had won the men's 50kg title, becoming India's first-ever Youth Olympics boxing gold medallist. India have bagged nine medals at Youth Olympics 2026 so far.