Guwahati: Assam boxer Ankushita Boro clinched the gold medal at the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, defeating Great Britain’s Ella Thompstone 4-1 in the final.
The tournament was held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, with Boro delivering a strong performance across all three bouts to secure the title.
Boro began her campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Brazil’s Haziel Santos in the quarter-finals, advancing to the last four.
The semi-final proved more challenging, as she faced Switzerland’s Anna Jenni in a closely contested bout. Boro eventually prevailed with a narrow 3-2 decision to book her place in the final.
In the title clash, the Assam boxer produced another assured performance against Thompstone, securing a 4-1 verdict and completing her gold-medal campaign.
Boro’s victory at the international tournament marks a significant achievement for Indian boxing, with the boxer earning recognition for her performance against opponents from Brazil, Switzerland and Great Britain.