From The Times of India
Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Gunjan wins boxing gold for India at Youth Olympics with dominant 5-0 victory
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India sent its smallest ever Youth Olympic contingent, with 17 athletes competing in Dakar, Senegal. Despite the size, nine athletes secured ten medals, including two unprecedented boxing golds. Among the medalists were two young competitors from Manipur – 17‑year‑old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meeti and a 15‑year‑old teammate – who gave the country reasons to celebrate even as the state grapples with prolonged ethnic violence, displacement and uncertainty.
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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…
