Hockey India congratulates midfielder Lilima Minz on 'wonderful' career with women's team

ANI
13 Jan 2022, 14:48 GMT+10

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): As the experienced midfielder Lilima Minz decided to call time with the Indian women's hockey team, Hockey India on Thursday congratulated the two-time Asian Games medallist for her outstanding contribution to the sport.

Lilima, who made her debut for the national side at the 4-Nation women's Hockey tournaments held in Argentina (Quilmes and Parana) in 2011, has been part of many glorious moments with the Indian Women's Hockey Team.

The midfielder, who scored 12 goals in 156 matches for India, was part of the Bronze Medal victory at the Asian Games 2014, Silver Medal win at the 2018 Asian Games, and the Gold Medal victory at the FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019.

"Lilima has made a huge contribution to Indian hockey during her fantastic career and we cannot thank her enough for her efforts," said Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam in a statement.

"She has played a massive role in the growth of the Indian Women's Hockey Team in the last few years. Hockey India congratulates her on a wonderful career and wishes her all the very best for the next chapter of her life," he added.

Lilima, featured in the historic Indian side, which took the field at the Rio Olympics in 2016. The Indian Women's Hockey Team had qualified for the Olympics for the first time in 36 years.

The midfielder was also a part of the Indian team, which booked a place in the Tokyo Olympics through the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2019 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Japan Herald.

More Information

null in null

Asia Pacific

Section

US seeks global support to block China’s access to American chips

Commerce chief seeks industry help to stop China from getting US chips

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration is asking companies and foreign governments to help...

Trump seeks delay in US Steel-Nippon legal fight, talks ongoing

Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel merger

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is seeking a delay in the legal battle between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel over their blocked...

FAA to propose new rules for expanding drone deliveries

US FAA to propose rule on allowing expanded drone use

SEATTLE/WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said last week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is...

Foreign-funded enterprises increase investment, expand production in east China

A worker assembles wheelchairs at the workshop of Alu Rehab (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, Feb. 26, 2025....

(SP)CHINA-NANJING-ATHLETICS-WORLD ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-60M HURDLES-MEN (CN)

(250322) -- NANJING, March 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Athletes prepare before the men's 60m hurdles semifinal at the 2025 World Athletics...

(SP)CHINA-NANJING-ATHLETICS-WORLD ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-3000M-WOMEN (CN)

(250322) -- NANJING, March 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- First placed Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia celebrates after the women's 3000m final at...

Business

Section