Ambekar Meetei wins India's first Youth Olympic boxing gold in Dakar; Gunjan becomes first female medalist

In Dakar at the Youth Olympics on November 14, 2026, Ambekar Meetei clinched India's first gold medal in Youth Olympic boxing and Gunjan became the country's first female medalist in the category.

Both athletes showcased exceptional skill and poise and their results contributed to India's unprecedented achievement of 10 medals at the event.