Gunjan Clinches Another Medal as India Builds on Youth Olympics Success
Indian athlete continues strong showing at Dakar Youth Games in 2026
Sportstar reported that Gunjan has added to India's medal count at the ongoing 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar. The achievement underscores India's consistent presence at the quadrennial competition for young athletes.
India's most successful Youth Olympics campaign to date occurred in 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During that edition, the nation secured a total of 13 medals. The haul included three gold medals, nine silver medals, and one bronze medal.
That Buenos Aires performance remains the benchmark for Indian youth sports. As the 2026 Games progress in Dakar, medals like Gunjan's contribution suggest India is maintaining competitive momentum on the global youth sports stage.
Source: Sportstar — read the original report ↗
Reported on Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:53:33 GMT.