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Mizoram’s sole woman Olympian Lalremsiami named for 2025 Arjuna Award
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🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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Olympian Lalremsiami, the only female athlete from Mizoram to have competed at the Games, has been selected for the 2025 Arjuna Award.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced that Lalremsiami, the only woman from Mizoram to have represented India at the Olympic Games, will receive the Arjuna Award for 2025. The selection recognises her contributions to Indian sport and marks a historic milestone for the northeastern state.
Lalremsiami’s inclusion in the award list underscores the growing presence of athletes from Mizoram on the national stage. The Arjuna Award, one of the country’s highest sporting honours, is presented annually to athletes who have exhibited consistent excellence over the preceding years.
The award ceremony is expected to be held later this year, where the government will formally confer the honour on the Olympian. Her selection is likely to inspire a new generation of sportspersons, especially women, from the region.
Lalremsiami’s inclusion in the award list underscores the growing presence of athletes from Mizoram on the national stage. The Arjuna Award, one of the country’s highest sporting honours, is presented annually to athletes who have exhibited consistent excellence over the preceding years.
The award ceremony is expected to be held later this year, where the government will formally confer the honour on the Olympian. Her selection is likely to inspire a new generation of sportspersons, especially women, from the region.