Youth Olympics: Gunjan one win away from gold after reaching 48kg final
Indian boxer Gunjan has advanced to the women's 48kg final at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics. She defeated Great Britain's Lily Bassett in the semifinals to secure her spot in the final. Gunjan will compete against Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah for a chance to win gold. Earlier, Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei reached the final in the men's 50kg category.
Key Takeaways
- Indian boxer Gunjan has advanced to the women's 48kg final at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics.
- She defeated Great Britain's Lily Bassett in the semifinals to secure her spot in the final.
- Gunjan will compete against Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah for a chance to win gold.
Indian boxer Gunjan has advanced to the women's 48kg final at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics. She defeated Great Britain's Lily Bassett in the semifinals to secure her spot in the final. Gunjan will compete against Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah for a chance to win gold. Earlier, Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei reached the final in the men's 50kg category.
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This summary was curated from Times of India Sports.