Boro defeated Great Britain’s Ella Thompstone 4-1 in the final after overcoming opponents from Brazil and Switzerland
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 on November 1.
Held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, the international tournament saw Boro deliver three strong performances to secure the top podium finish.
Boro opened her campaign with a 4-1 victory over Brazil’s Haziel Santos in the quarter-finals. She then faced Switzerland’s Anna Jenni in a closely contested semi-final, winning 3-2 to book her place in the title clash.
In the final, the Assam boxer maintained her form to secure a convincing 4-1 verdict against Thompstone and claim the gold medal.
Her successful run against opponents from Brazil, Switzerland and Great Britain highlighted her consistency throughout the competition.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Indian boxing and adds to Assam’s growing presence on the international sporting stage.
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