Guwahati, Nov 27 (UNI) Young pugilist Ankushita Bora became the first Assamese woman to win the top honours at any sporting event at the international level when she notched the gold medal at the AIBA Women’s Youth Boxing Championships here last evening.

Securing the gold by beating her Russian rival in the Light Welter weight category, Ankusita was also adjudged the ‘best boxer’ of the tournament, which concluded yesterday.