Who is Gunjan? Who won gold for India in the Youth Olympics, became the first Indian boxer to do so

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Gunjan: Indian boxer Gunjan has created history by winning the gold medal in the Youth Olympics 2026 held in Dakar. She has become the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the history of Youth Olympics.

Gunjan: Indian boxers have created history by performing brilliantly in the Youth Olympics 2026 held in Dakar. Last Thursday, Gunjan won the gold medal by defeating Algeria's Bensalah Bouthaina in the final of the women's 48 kg weight category. With this victory, Gunjan has become the first Indian woman to win gold in boxing in the history of Youth Olympics.

Gujan won many one-sided victories in the finals.

In the final of women's 48 kg weight category, Gunjan defeated Bensalah Bouthaina of Algeria in a one-sided match by a unanimous decision of 5-0 and won the gold medal. Gujan's journey in Youth Olympics 2026 has been very wonderful. After getting a bye in the first round, Gunjan defeated Atena Sofia of Mexico 5–0 in the quarterfinal match. Continuing her brilliant performance, Gunjan defeated Lily Bassett of Great Britain 4-1 in the semi-finals and made it to the finals.

Who is Gunjan?

17 year old Gunjan is a young boxer from Hisar, Haryana. She is a resident of Dhana Kalan village in Hansi district of Haryana and takes training at Manjeet Lohan Boxing Club, Hisar. Recently he has created history by winning gold for India in the Youth Olympics 2026. She has become the first Indian female boxer to win a gold medal in the history of Youth Olympics.

India's double blast in boxing

Just before Gunjan, 17-year-old Ambekar Lirenlakpam Meitei of Manipur had won India's first gold medal in Youth Olympic boxing by defeating Ireland's Christian Jubani 3-2 in the men's 50 kg. Earlier, India had won medals in the Youth Olympics Boxing held in Singapore in 2010, when Shiv Thapa won the silver medal and Vikas Krishna won the bronze medal.

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