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Assam boxer Ankushita Boro wins gold at international tournament in Finland

The boxer defeated Great Britain's Ella Thompstone 4-1 in the final to secure the title in Tampere.

Assam boxer Ankushita Boro won the gold medal at the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland, according to NENow.

The tournament took place from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

Boro secured the title by defeating Great Britain’s Ella Thompstone with a 4-1 score in the final bout.

In the quarter-finals, Boro defeated Brazil’s Haziel Santos 4-1 to reach the final four.

She then faced Switzerland’s Anna Jenni in the semi-final, winning the closely contested bout with a 3-2 decision.

The victory marks a significant achievement for Indian boxing as Boro competed against opponents from Brazil, Switzerland and Great Britain.

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