New Delhi, Nov 13: Indian boxing witnessed a historic moment at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar as Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan clinched gold medals to script a memorable double for the country. While Ambekar Meetei triumphed in the men's 50kg category, Gunjan dominated the women's 48kg final, becoming India's first female boxing gold medallist at the Youth Olympic Games.

Meanwhile, India continued their remarkable run at the toss, winning their ninth consecutive toss as they elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval. With a 2-0 series lead, Shreyas Iyer's side will look to seal the series.

In badminton, Lakshya Sen booked his place in the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 after defeating home favourite Yushi Tanaka in straight games. The Indian shuttler will now look to carry his momentum into the last four.

Here is your daily sports wrap in the sports bulletin for November 13

Ambekar Meetei & Gunjan Strike Gold, Create History at Youth Olympics

India scripted history at the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar as Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei and Gunjan clinched gold medals in boxing. Manipur's Ambekar Meetei defeated Ireland's Kristian Jubani 3-2 in the men's 50kg final after recovering from a first-round deficit. Meanwhile, Gunjan dominated Algeria's Bouthaina Bensalah 5-0 in the women's 48kg final, becoming India's first female boxing gold medallist at the Youth Olympic Games.

David Warner Hits Back at Pat Cummins Over Sandpaper Scandal Remarks

David Warner has slammed Australian Test captain Pat Cummins, accusing him of throwing Usman Khawaja "under the bus" during a press conference regarding the reignited 2018 sandpaper scandal. Standing firmly behind Khawaja's explosive revelations in his autobiography Sabr, Warner insisted that Khawaja's account of the wider team's knowledge is the absolute truth, while expressing deep disappointment with how Cummins handled the situation.

India Extend Remarkable Run With Ninth Consecutive Toss Win

India won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, holding a 2-0 series lead. Captain Shreyas Iyer cited a dry pitch and expected evening dew as the primary reasons for fielding first. Both teams announced their playing XIs, with India featuring senior stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli alongside skipper Iyer, while Mitchell Santner leads the must-win fixture for the hosts.

Mauricio Pochettino Takes Charge at Manchester United

Manchester United have agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Mauricio Pochettino to become their new permanent manager, replacing Michael Carrick. Pochettino leaves his position as head coach of the United States men's national team (USMNT) to take over the Old Trafford helm, returning to club management and the Premier League following his previous spells with Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.

Lakshya Sen Storms Into Japan Masters Semifinals

India's eighth seed Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament after a dominant 21-16, 21-15 victory over Japan's Yushi Tanaka in a 40-minute quarterfinal clash. The win keeps the World No. 13 in strong contention to break into the top eight of the BWF World Tour rankings and secure qualification for the season-ending tournament in China.

New Zealand Thrash India 5-0 in First-Ever FIFA Friendly

India suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to New Zealand in an international friendly at Auckland's Go Media Stadium. Khalid Jamil's side got off to a disastrous start when Bijoy Varghese scored an early own goal in the fifth minute. Jesse Randall then bagged a brace, followed by goals from Chris Wood and Lachlan Bayliss, sealing a dominant victory for the Oceanian champions. The loss marks India's third consecutive defeat against higher-ranked opponents ahead of their second friendly in Christchurch.

Story first published: Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:11 [IST]

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