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Mizoram Honors Asian Games Gold Medalists Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi with Rs 25 Lakh Each
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:45
Mizoram Honors Asian Games Gold Medalists Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi with Rs 25 Lakh Each
- •The Mizoram government announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each for Indian women’s hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi.
- •The players were recognized for their contribution to the team's gold medal-winning performance at the 2026 Asian Games.
- •Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi were part of the Indian women’s hockey team that defeated China to clinch gold in Japan.
- •Chief Minister Lalduhoma praised their historic achievement, noting they are the first sportspersons from Mizoram to win Asian Games gold.
- •The awards are granted under the existing Mizoram Sports Incentives Cash Award Scheme.
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The Mizoram government announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each for Indian women's hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi under the Mizoram Sports Incentives Cash Award Scheme for their contribution to the team's gold medal-winning performance at the 2026 Asian Games.
The Indian women's hockey team clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games held in Japan by defeating China, with Mizo players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi playing a part in the historic victory.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma noted that it is a historic achievement for Mizoram as Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi became the first sportspersons from the state to win gold medals at the Asian Games.
