Netizens hail this Indian hockey player as she continued to play in the FIH Series finals hockey tournament despite her father's demise

Hockey player Lalremsiami, who was part of team which won FIH Series Finals hockey tournament in Hiroshima on Sunday, showed her dedication to her team by staying with her team in Japan even after hearing unfortunate news of loss of her far due to a heart attack. 

Since Lalremiami is an integral part of team and team was scheduled to play semi-finals which would decide wher y would get to participate in 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers or t; her presence on field was really important.

Even after team's he coach, Sjoerd Marijne h given Lalremsiami opinion of going back to Mizoram, she decided to stay back to make sure that team put ir best foot forward in Semis and finals. player told her coach that she wants to make her far proud and that she wants to stay, play and make sure that team qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers. 

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young forward, who is called 'Siami' by her teammates, played part in India defeating Chile 4-2, victory t only sent team into final but also booked a spot for India in FIH Olympic qualifiers. Post win every player of team went and hugged Siami after match. 

"It is t easy to deal with a big loss at such a young . And even though she didn't score, she gave everything for team. Indians should be proud of Siami,” Marijne said.

“I told her that if it gets too emotional at any time during match, just tell me and if you want step out, you step out. But she wanted to play on,” he ded.

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Never experienced anything like this as a team before, tragic news motivated all or players to fight harder on field and put ir best foot forward.

Captain Rani told FIH after match: “This match is dedicated to her far, so that he can be in peace in heaven. We are so proud of her she was with team and didn't fly back home.”

Marijne believes this will only motivate team to go on and win tournament on Sunday.

“It has given us something extra to fight. girls are more connected, motivated and are staying toger as a family in se tough times. When y see Siami w, every player wants to work that extra bit harder to win title,” he said.

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