New Delhi [India], Feb 25 (ANI): Indian women hockey player Lalremsiami has said that 'FIH Rising Stars of the Year' award has motivated her to prepare well for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."I wasn't expecting to win the award because there were some great players nominated for it. But when I received, it made me happy. I am grateful to God. I want to thank the Hockey India and FIH for their love and support. This award has encouraged me to prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics," Lalremsiami told ANI.Lalremsiami took the prize ahead of Argentina's Julieta Jankunas and Frederique Matla of the Netherlands.Lalremsiami lost her father ahead of the semi-final clash against Chile in FIH Series tournament. Her father -- Lalthansanga Zote -- passed away due to a heart attack.The 19-year-old hockey player said that losing father ahead of the clash was very emotional but "I decided to play for the team.""It was during the semi-final -- just before the match, my father got expired. And that was a ..
