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Lalremsiami Becomes First Mizoram Athlete to Receive Arjuna Award
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:32 AM
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Triple‑jump star Lalremsiami was conferred the Arjuna Award, marking the first time a sportsperson from Mizoram has received the prestigious honour.
Lalremsiami, a leading Indian athlete, was presented with the Arjuna Award in a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The award recognises her consistent performance at national and international levels.
Her receipt of the award is historic, as she is the first sportsperson from the northeastern state of Mizoram to be honoured with the Arjuna Award. The milestone highlights the growing contribution of athletes from the region to Indian sports.
The Arjuna Award, one of the country’s highest sporting honours, is given annually to athletes who have exhibited excellence over the preceding three years. Lalremsiami joins a distinguished list of Indian sports icons, and her achievement is expected to inspire aspiring athletes in Mizoram and across the nation.
Her receipt of the award is historic, as she is the first sportsperson from the northeastern state of Mizoram to be honoured with the Arjuna Award. The milestone highlights the growing contribution of athletes from the region to Indian sports.
The Arjuna Award, one of the country’s highest sporting honours, is given annually to athletes who have exhibited excellence over the preceding three years. Lalremsiami joins a distinguished list of Indian sports icons, and her achievement is expected to inspire aspiring athletes in Mizoram and across the nation.