Marina Lalramnghaki Hmar

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

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

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.^{[citation needed]}

She began playing hockey at the age of 10 during her school days in Mizoram.^[6][5] Her talent was soon recognized, leading to her selection in the SAI Women Hockey Academy in Thenzawl, Mizoram.^[6] 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.^[6] 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.^[6]

Achievements

• Selected for the Indian women's national hockey team core group (2024): Marina was shortlisted to the 33-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team core group after excelling in selection trials, reflecting her status as one of the top emerging midfielders in the country.^[7]
• Outstanding performance at the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship (2024): She scored three goals during the tournament in Pune, drawing national attention for her agility and strategic play.^[8]
• Represented India at major international junior tournaments: Marina participated in the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2021^[9] and the U-21 3 Nations Invitational Tournament in Australia (2019), marking her as one of the few from Mizoram to compete at this level.^[10]