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Mizoram to Honor Asian Games Gold Medalists Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi with Rs 25 Lakh Each
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:30
Mizoram to Honor Asian Games Gold Medalists Lalremsiami, Lalthantluangi with Rs 25 Lakh Each
- •Mizoram government will felicitate Asian Games gold medalists Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi on October 5 in Aizawl.
- •Chief Minister Lalduhoma will attend the event at R. Dengthuama Hall to honor the hockey stars.
- •Lalremsiami scored the lone goal in the final, leading the Indian women's hockey team to victory against China.
- •The players are the first from Mizoram to win medals at the Asian Games, securing their qualification for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Each player will receive Rs 25 lakh under the Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme for their achievement.
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The Mizoram government will award Rs 25 lakh each to Asian Games gold medallists Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi under the Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme.
The two Mizo players featured in the Indian women's hockey team that defeated China in the Asian Games final to win the gold medal.
The felicitation programme will take place on October 5 at R. Dengthuama Hall in Aizawl, following the players' arrival at Lengpui Airport on Monday.
