AIZAWL, Dec 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed optimism that Mizoram would continue to produce sportspersons who would excel on the world stage.
Addressing a public meeting at Assam Rifles ground here, Modi lauded great sportspersons of the State including Olympian archer C Lalremsanga, boxer Jenny Lalremliani, weight lifter S Lalchhahimi and hockey player Lalruatfeli.
�There are many other prominent sports persons from Mizoram who have brought glory to the State and the country,� he said.
The soft power of football can become Mizoram�s global identity, the Prime Minister said.
He made special mention of Mizoram clinching the Santosh Trophy in 2014 and the Aizawl Football Club becoming champions in the I-League last year. � PTI
