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Mizoram to Honour Asian Games Hockey Gold Medallists
Two hockey players from Mizoram helped India win gold at the Asian Games.
India beat China in the final.
Lalremsiami scored the only goal.
Mizoram plans to celebrate the players at a ceremony on October 5.
Each player will receive Rs 25 lakh from the state.
Their win also earned them qualification for the 2028 Olympics.
Mizoram will felicitate hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi at a function on October 5.
The two players were part of India’s women’s hockey team that beat China in the Asian Games final.
Lalremsiami scored the final’s only goal.
The state will award each player Rs 25 lakh under its Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme.
The players are scheduled to arrive at Lengpui Airport before travelling to the felicitation venue in Aizawl.
- Who
- Mizoram hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi, and the Mizoram government.
- What
- The government will welcome and felicitate the players, awarding each Rs 25 lakh.
- Where
- R. Dengthuama Hall in Aizawl, after the players arrive at Lengpui Airport.
- When
- The felicitation is scheduled for October 5 at 3 pm.
- Why
- They were part of the Indian women’s hockey team that won Asian Games gold; officials said they were the first sportspersons from Mizoram to win Asian Games medals.
Key facts
- Felicitation date
- October 5
- Ceremony time
- 3 pm
- Venue
- R. Dengthuama Hall, Mualpui Salem Veng, Aizawl
- Award
- Rs 25 lakh for each player under the Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme
- Asian Games result
- India’s women’s hockey team defeated China in the final to win gold
- Final goal
- Lalremsiami scored the only goal
- Olympic qualification
- The Asian Games victory secured qualification for the 2028 Olympics
Sources
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