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Born | Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar 12 June 2001 Mizoram, India | ||||||||||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||
Senior career | |||||||||||
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Sports Authority of India | |||||||||||
National team | |||||||||||
Years | Team | Caps | Goals | ||||||||
2019–2022 | India U21 | 9 | (0) | ||||||||
Medal record
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Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Indian national team. [1] [2] [3]
Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar was born on 12 June 2001 in Kawnpui Banglaveng, Kolasib district, Mizoram, India. [4] [5] She is the daughter of Lalthianghlimi and Pahlira. [5] Marina belongs to the Hmar community, a scheduled tribe native to Northeast India. [6]
She began playing hockey at the age of 10 during her school days in Mizoram. [7] [5] Her talent was soon recognized, leading to her selection in the SAI Women Hockey Academy in Thenzawl, Mizoram. [7] She is known as one of the most promising young players from Mizoram.
Marina credits her inspiration to fellow Hmar Mizo hockey player Lalremsiami Hmar and idolises Indian team midfielder Sushila Chanu. [7] She has stated that Lalremsiami's journey from Mizoram and her achievements inspired her to pursue hockey seriously, while Sushila Chanu's skills and commitment have been a model for her own development. [7]
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