In Brief
- Indian hockey star Lalremsiami has been selected for the Arjuna Award 2025.
- She becomes the first athlete from Mizoram to receive India's second-highest sporting honor.
- The milestone highlights the growing reach of Indian sports in the country's northeastern region.
Prominent Indian field hockey forward Lalremsiami has been named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award 2025, becoming the first athlete from Mizoram to earn the honour. The announcement marks a historic milestone for the state, which has historically seen limited representation in national sports awards.
As one of India's highest sporting recognitions, the Arjuna Award celebrates consistently outstanding international performance, leadership, and discipline over a four-year period. Lalremsiami’s achievement honors her pivotal role in Indian hockey—including two Asian Games podium finishes, a 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze, and an Olympic campaign—while bringing significant national spotlight to her home state.
