Gunjan showcased her exceptional talent by clinching the women’s 48kg gold medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, achieving a flawless 5-0 victory against Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah in the final. Earlier, Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei made headlines by winning India’s inaugural Youth Olympics boxing gold. Gunjan maintained an unblemished record throughout the tournament, highlighting India’s surging reputation in the world of boxing.