▪️“I am not completely satisfied with this medal because I wanted to win gold,” She told olympic.com
November 13, 2026
Africa’s quest for a boxing gold medal at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar has come to a sad and painful end after Algeria’s Bouthaina Bensalah suffered a 5-0 defeat in the women’s minimumweight (48kg) final.
Facing India’s Gunjan Gunjan at the Dakar Expo Center, Bensalah was outpointed by unanimous decision, leaving the continent without a top-podium finish in the event.
Despite a valiant run to the title clash—which included victories over Nigeria’s Mayowa Ayomide and Italy’s Michela Guglielmon—Bensalah settles for a hard-earned silver medal as Gunjan claims the gold.Meanwhile Bouthaina Bensalah spoke to Olympic.com after the fight.
Source: Online
On making the podium:
“It is the result of quality work. It is the fruit of my hard work and, above all, my discipline.”
On the colour of the medal:
“I am not completely satisfied with this medal because I wanted to win gold.”
On the competition:
“I am satisfied with my performance throughout the competition, although I was not in my best shape today.”
On how she will celebrate the medal:
“It’s actually a surprise. I am going to go home and see what my parents have prepared.”
On her medal dedication:
“I dedicate this medal to the Algerian people. This medal is for Algeria and for Africa as well.”
