Assam boxer Ankushita Boro wins gold at international boxing tournament
Boro secured the women's 65kg title in Finland after defeating Great Britain's Ella Thompstone in the final.
Assam boxer Ankushita Boro won the gold medal in the women’s 65kg category at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Finland, according to The Sentinel.
Boro defeated Great Britain’s Ella Thompstone with a 4-1 decision in the final held on November 1, 2026.
The former Youth World Champion began her campaign on October 30 with a 4-1 victory over Brazil’s Haziel Santos in the quarter-finals.
She then secured a 3-2 split decision against Switzerland’s Anna Jenni in the semi-finals to reach the title match.
Coaching staff in Finland stated that Boro showed world-class maturity and elite mental strength while overcoming distinct styles from Brazil, Switzerland, and Great Britain.
Boro was one of four Indian gold-medallists, alongside Aarti Dhariyal (54kg), Arundhati Chaudhary (70kg), and Pawan Bartwal (men's 55kg). India topped the overall medal charts with 14 medals, including four gold, two silver, and eight bronze.