Indian Boxers Shine at Tammer Boxing Tournament, Four Reach Semi-Finals

Tampere, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament kicked off in Tampere, Finland, on October 30, 2026, with a strong performance from the Indian contingent. Four boxers from India have secured their spots in the semi-finals, marking an impressive start in this prestigious event.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg) initiated India’s success by defeating Finland’s Vilma Kusiko. Aarti Daryal (54 kg) followed suit, claiming a solid victory over Sweden’s Brita Lija Tissel. Ankushita Boro (65 kg) also triumphed, overcoming Brazil’s Hezail Santos to advance to the final four.

In the men’s 60 kg category, Husam Uddin Mohammad showcased excellent technique, defeating Scotland’s Luca Flynn to secure his place in the semi-finals. The tournament, which runs from October 28 to November 2, features a 14-member Indian boxing team, including standout boxers like Jasmine and Arundhati Choudhary.

This tournament provides Indian boxers with valuable international experience. It includes top competitors from Olympic weight categories, as well as those ranked third in categories not featured in the Asian Games.

Organized by the Tampere Boxing Association, this annual tournament has been a staple in the international boxing calendar since 1977. The competition will feature preliminary rounds on the first day, semi-finals on October 31, and finals on November 1.

The tournament includes 10 elite weight categories for men and 7 for women, adhering to ‘World Boxing’ regulations. The Indian men’s team comprises Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Husam Uddin Mohammad (60 kg), Vivek Meena (65 kg), Hitesh (70 kg), Akshay (80 kg), Bobin Chauhan (90 kg), and Chetan Choudhary (90+ kg). The women’s lineup features Tanu (51 kg), Aarti Daryal (54 kg), Jasmine (57 kg), Disha Vijay Patil (60 kg), Ankushita Boro (65 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), and Imroze Khan (75 kg).