Jaismine, Arundhati Lead 14-Member Indian Squad for Tammer Boxing Tournament
Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati head a 14-member Indian squad for the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Finland.
India has announced a powerhouse 14-member boxing contingent to compete in the 46th International Tammer Tournament in Tampere, Finland. Leading the charge are Commonwealth Games gold medallists Jaismine and Arundhati Choudhary, who are expected to bring their championship pedigree to the prestigious international event held from October 28 to November 2.
Building Depth for the Olympic Stage
The selection for the Indian squad Tammer boxing tournament is strategically designed to expand the country's competitive edge. The contingent includes boxers ranked third in India's Olympic weight-category bench strength, as well as top-ranked pugilists in Olympic categories that were not included in the Asian Games programme.
Ajay Singh, President of the Boxing Federation of India, emphasized the importance of this tour, stating that the Tammer Tournament offers a vital platform for boxers to gain international exposure and challenge themselves against high-quality opposition. He noted that the current focus is on building depth across Olympic weight categories to ensure a larger pool of Indian boxers possess the experience required to compete at the highest global levels.
A Legacy of Boxing Excellence
Organized by the Tampere Boxing Association, the International Tammer Tournament is a staple of the global boxing calendar, having been held annually since 1977. The competition will follow World Boxing competition rules, featuring 10 elite men's and seven elite women's weight categories.
The action is scheduled to unfold rapidly, with preliminary rounds kicking off on October 30, followed by the semifinals on October 31, and the grand finals taking place on November 1.
The Full Indian Contingent
The Indian squad is evenly split between men and women, showcasing a wide range of weight classes:
Women's Squad
- Tanu (51kg)
- Aarti Dhariyal (54kg)
- Jaismine (57kg)
- Disha Vijay Patil (60kg)
- Ankushita Boro (65kg)
- Arundhati Choudhary (70kg)
- Imroz Khan (75kg)
Men's Squad
- Pawan Bartwal (55kg)
- Hussam Uddin Mohammed (60kg)
- Vivek Meena (65kg)
- Hitesh (70kg)
- Akshay (80kg)
- Bobin Chauhan (90kg)
- Chetan Choudhary (90+kg)