India Finish Atop Tammer Boxing Tournament Medal Table With 14 Medals in Finland

TAMPERE, Nov 2: Indian boxers delivered an impressive performance at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Finland, finishing at the top of the overall medal standings with 14 medals, including four gold, two silver and eight bronze, as the competition concluded on Sunday.

The Indian contingent demonstrated its strength across several weight categories, with Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, Arundhati Chaudhary and Pawan Bartwal winning gold medals in their respective divisions. Mohammed Hussamuddin and Jaismine added two silver medals, while eight other Indian pugilists secured bronze to complete a successful international campaign.

Aarti emerged victorious in the women’s 54kg category, defeating Scotland’s Stephanie Kernachan with a commanding 5-0 decision in the final. Her performance highlighted her technical ability and composure against international opposition.

Ankushita Boro also produced a strong display in the women’s 65kg division, overcoming England’s Ella Thompstone 4-1 to claim the gold medal. The Indian boxer maintained control during the contest and secured an important victory against a competitive opponent.

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arundhati Chaudhary added another title to India’s tally in the women’s 70kg category. She defeated Ireland’s Evelyn Ivi Igharo 3-2 in a closely contested final, demonstrating determination and the ability to handle pressure in a tight encounter.

In the men’s section, Pawan Bartwal secured India’s fourth gold medal by defeating Ireland’s Louis Rooney 5-0 in the 55kg final. His convincing victory completed an impressive performance by the Indian team.

Two Indian boxers finished with silver medals. Mohammed Hussamuddin secured second place in the men’s 60kg category, while Jaismine claimed silver in the women’s 57kg division.

Jaismine faced Finland’s Vilma Viitanen in the final and narrowly missed out on the gold medal after losing 2-3. The result came despite an encouraging campaign in which she had registered a convincing semifinal victory over Finland’s Anna Tyni.

The eight bronze medallists included Vivek Meena in the men’s 65kg category, Hitesh in the 70kg division, Akshay in the 80kg category, Bobin Chauhan in the 90kg section and Chetan Choudhary in the men’s 90-plus kg category.

Among the women, Tanu secured bronze in the 51kg division, Disha Patil finished third in the 60kg category, while Imroz Khan earned a podium finish in the 75kg section.

India’s overall performance reflected the depth of its boxing programme, with athletes from different weight divisions contributing to the final medal count. The four gold medals were particularly significant, as they came from both the men’s and women’s sections and demonstrated the contingent’s competitiveness against established international opponents.

The tournament also provided valuable experience to several Indian boxers who are working towards strengthening their positions in the country’s Olympic weight-category structure.

India had entered the competition with a 14-member squad comprising seven men and seven women. The selection was part of an effort to provide greater international exposure to boxers ranked third in the country’s Olympic weight-category bench strength, alongside leading athletes from selected divisions.

Such opportunities are important for developing a wider pool of competitive boxers rather than depending exclusively on a small group of established international performers. Exposure to different boxing styles, judging patterns and competitive environments can help emerging athletes improve their tactical understanding and preparation.

The men’s contingent included Pawan Bartwal, Mohammed Hussamuddin, Vivek Meena, Hitesh, Akshay, Bobin Chauhan and Chetan Choudhary. The women’s squad featured Tanu, Aarti Dhariyal, Jaismine, Disha Patil, Ankushita Boro, Arundhati Chaudhary and Imroz Khan.

Several members of the contingent had already demonstrated their potential during the earlier rounds. Aarti, Arundhati, Ankushita and Hussamuddin advanced through their opening bouts with convincing performances, establishing India’s presence in the medal rounds.

The tournament’s final results reflected the importance of maintaining consistency across multiple categories. While the gold medallists attracted attention, the silver and bronze finishes also contributed significantly to India’s position at the top of the standings.

The International Tammer Boxing Tournament is one of the established competitions on the international boxing calendar. Organised by the Tampere Boxing Association, the event has been held annually since 1977 and attracts competitors from several countries.

The 46th edition featured elite men’s and women’s categories and was conducted under World Boxing competition rules. The competition provided Indian athletes with an opportunity to test themselves against boxers from Europe and other regions.

For the Indian team, the tournament’s outcome will offer encouragement as preparations continue for upcoming international assignments. The results also provide useful information for coaches and selectors assessing the performances of athletes across different divisions.

The presence of experienced competitors such as Jaismine, Arundhati and Hussamuddin alongside emerging names offered a balanced combination of experience and development within the contingent.

India’s four gold medals, two silver and eight bronze represented a comprehensive team effort in Finland. The campaign also underlined the growing importance of international competitions in identifying talent and building depth across Olympic weight categories.

With the tournament concluded, Indian boxers will look to use the experience gained in Tampere to improve their performances in future competitions and strengthen the country’s prospects on the international stage.