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Hockey India congratulates Indian womens hockey team forward Lalremsiami on completing 200 senior international appearances for the country, a landmark she reached during Indias gold-medal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
The 26-year-old Lalremsiami made her senior international debut in 2017 and has since established herself as an important member of the Indian womens team, contributing across major international competitions and playing a key role in some of the teams most significant achievements, as per a press release from Hockey India. Her medal-winning journey includes an Asian Games silver medal in 2018 and bronze in 2022, while she was also part of the Indian team that won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. At the FIH Nations Cup, Lalremsiami helped India secure gold medals in 2022 and 2026. She has also enjoyed considerable success at the continental level. She was part of Indias gold-medal-winning Asia Cup campaign in 2017, followed by a bronze in 2022 and silver in 2025. At the Asian Champions Trophy, she won gold in 2023 and 2024, besides being part of the silver-medal-winning team in 2018. Beyond her medal achievements, Lalremsiami has been a part of historic campaigns for Indian womens hockey. She featured in the team that recorded its best-ever Olympic finish at Tokyo 2020, where India finished fourth, and was also part of the squad that secured a fifth-place finish at the 2026 FIH Hockey Womens World Cup, Indias best-ever result at the tournament since its inaugural edition in 1974. Her consistent contribution to Indian hockey has also been recognised with the prestigious Arjuna Award. Hockey India congratulates Lalremsiami on this remarkable milestone and celebrates her dedication, consistency and contribution to the national team. Her journey from making her senior debut in 2017 to reaching 200 international appearances is a testament to her commitment, said Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey. Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh also extended his best wishes to Lalremsiami. Lalremsiami reaching 200 senior international caps is a proud milestone for Indian hockey. Her commitment and fighting spirit have made her an integral part of the national team over the years. She has contributed to some of Indias most memorable campaigns, and Hockey India congratulates her on this remarkable achievement, said the Secretary General. (ANI)
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