Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar

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Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar
Personal information
Born Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar
(2001-06-12) 12 June 2001 (age 24)
Mizoram, India
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career
YearsTeam
Sports Authority of India
National team
YearsTeamCapsGoals
2019–2022 India U21 9 (0)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing Flag of India.svg  India

Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar is an Indian field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Indian national team. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and background

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]

Achievements

References

  1. "Marina Lalramnghaki - Hockey India". www.hockeyindia.org. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  2. "India women's hockey team midfielder Marina Lalramnghaki reveals her "ultimate goal"". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  3. "Lalramnghaki Marina | India hockey player". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  4. "Marina Lalramnghaki - Hockey India". Hockey India. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Hockey star Marina Lalramnghaki". Explore Mizoram. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  6. "Hmar people". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "'I had confidence in my abilities,' says Marina Lalramnghaki on making it to the [[Indian women's hockey team]] core group". Hockey India. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2025.{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  8. "Hockey India names 33-member core probables group for women's national camp". Hindustan Times. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  9. "Mizoram's Marina shines at Senior Women National Hockey Championship". EastMojo. 2024-05-05. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  10. "Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2021". Hockey India. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  11. "Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar: Young Mizo hockey star making her mark". The Bridge. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2025-07-02.