India, Nov. 13 -- By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey player Lalremsiami expressed happiness after receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award, 2025, saying the recognition would motivate young players, particularly those from her home state of Mizoram, to pursue their sporting dreams.

Speaking to ANI after receiving the award on Friday, Lalremsiami said she was particularly happy to become the first person from Mizoram to receive the Arjuna Award, adding that people across the state had congratulated her on the achievement.

"I am very happy, because especially from Mizoram, I am receiving the Arjuna Award for the first time. So all the Mizoram people, everyone is happy and they are congratulating me...