Lalremsiami Becomes First Mizo Recipient of Arjuna Award

Lalremsiami is a hockey player from Mizoram who has played for India.

She was chosen for the Arjuna Award in 2025.

This makes her the first person from Mizoram to receive the award.

She started playing hockey when she was young and joined a sports academy at age 11.

She later became an important member of India’s national team.

She helped India win medals and compete at the Olympics.

Her mother said the award made the family very proud.

The achievement also reminded her family of her late father, who supported her hockey dreams.

Leaders in Mizoram said she could inspire many young athletes.