Lalremsiami’s 200th Cap Caps India’s Asian Games Hockey Triumph

-

 


JAPAN/INDIA, October 2:

India’s women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over defending champions China in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan on October 2.

The historic victory was made even more special by Lalremsiami Hmarzote of Mizoram, who marked her 200th senior international appearance for India by scoring the decisive goal.

Lalremsiami found the back of the net in the 10th minute with a powerful reverse-stick strike after a well-worked attacking move involving captain Salima Tete and Sakshi Rana. Her goal ultimately proved to be the difference between the two sides.

China responded with sustained pressure and created several opportunities, but India’s defence remained disciplined. 

Goalkeeper Savita Punia produced a crucial penalty-stroke save in the second quarter to preserve India’s narrow advantage.

India held firm through the remaining quarters despite China’s relentless attacks, securing a 1–0 victory and their second Asian Games women’s hockey gold medal, following their previous triumph in 1982.

The victory also secured India a direct qualification berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

For Lalremsiami, the occasion was a landmark in an already notable international career. 

The 26-year-old forward made her senior international debut in 2017 and has represented India across major tournaments, including the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup and continental competitions.

Her match-winning performance has added another proud chapter to Mizoram’s contribution to Indian sport, while giving the Northeast another moment to celebrate on the national sporting stage.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Popular posts from this blog

Takam Dado Renyo (D Renyo) Passes Away

-
Image
  Itanagar, March 20, 2026: The music community of Arunachal Pradesh is in deep mourning following the untimely demise of Takam Dado Renyo, widely known by her stage name D Renyo. A pioneering figure in the state’s emerging hip-hop culture, she is remembered as Arunachal’s first female rapper who broke barriers and inspired a new wave of independent artists. D Renyo’s contribution to the cultural landscape of the state was both groundbreaking and influential. As the first woman to establish herself in Arunachal’s rap scene, she carved a path for female artists in a genre largely dominated by men, earning recognition for her fearless voice and authentic expression. Beyond her performances, she played a crucial role in nurturing young talent. She served as a judge on Arunachal Hustle 1.0, where she mentored aspiring artists and helped shape the region’s growing hip-hop community. Known for her raw lyrical style, she also collaborated with prominent local artists such as K4 Kekho and ...
Read more

Three Held for Mithun Theft in East Siang

-
Image
  PASIGHAT, July 17:  In a successful joint operation, Mebo Police and Pasighat Police, with active support from the Mithun Owners Association, arrested three persons for allegedly stealing and illegally transporting a mithun.  The stolen animal was successfully recovered. The accused have been identified as Philip Lego (28) of Ayeng Village under Mebo Police Station, Kanggong Lego (19) of Ayeng Village, and Nandu Nath (22), a driver from Chumoni Village in Assam's North Lakhimpur district. According to police, the accused allegedly stole the mithun from the Partung area and were transporting it towards the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR).  Acting on specific intelligence, police intercepted the vehicle carrying the stolen animal at the Gumto Police Check Gate, leading to the recovery of the mithun and the arrest of all three accused. A case has been registered at Pasighat Police Station as PSGT P.S. Case No. 77/2026 under Sections 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay...
Read more

NNMR Seeks Action Against Yachuli MLA Over Podum Remarks

-
 ITANAGAR, September 15: The Nyishi Nyidung Mwngjwng Rallung (NNMR) has submitted a complaint to the Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly seeking action against Yachuli MLA Toko Tatung over remarks concerning the traditional Nyishi Podum/Byopia headgear. In its representation dated September 14, 2026, the organisation alleged that Tatung made a “misleading” statement about the origin and development of the traditional headgear during the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s Address in the Assembly on March 11, 2025. According to the complaint, Tatung had questioned the originality of the traditional Podum and suggested that the modern artificial version was started by a Christian man. The organisation said the remarks misrepresented the historical and cultural origins of the headgear. The NNMR said Podum/Byopia has long been regarded as an important element of Nyishi men's cultural identity and forms part of the community's traditional heritage. It argued that tr...
Read more