‘He is watching from above’: Lalremsiami’s emotional tribute to late father

Indian forward Lalremsiami received a grand homecoming in Mizoram following India's Asian Games women's hockey gold medal triumph. Playing in her 200th international match, she scored the winning goal in the final against China, securing India's first Asian Games gold in 44 years and qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics. She dedicated her success to her late father, who inspired her hockey career before passing away in 2019.

Lalremsiami praised coach Sjoerd Marijne and team unity for a standout year that also featured strong World Cup performances. Looking forward, the 26-year-old emphasized preparations for an Olympic podium finish and encouraged young girls in Mizoram to pursue sports despite infrastructure challenges.