The Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is proud to announce that its women’s hockey player Lalremsiami has been conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award 2025 by the President of India in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian hockey.
Hailing from Mizoram, Lalremsiami is currently employed as OSD at the RCF, Kapurthala, and represents India as a forward in the national women’s hockey squad.
With more than 200 international appearances since her senior debut in 2017, she has been an integral part of the Indian team, contributing to various significant achievements, including India’s landmark fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
She has also won several medals at international tournaments, including the Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy. Ajay Nandan, General Manager, RCF, congratulated Lalremsiami on this prestigious feat and appreciated her dedication, perseverance and outstanding sporting excellence. He remarked her accomplishment has brought immense pride to the RCF and the Railways and will inspire aspiring sportspersons, particularly young athletes, from the Northeast.
