‘He is watching from above’: Lalremsiami’s emotional tribute to her late father

KOLKATA: Lalremsiami Hmarzote’s thoughts drifted to her late father as thousands lined the streets of Mizoram to celebrate India’s historic women’s hockey gold medal at the Asian Games.“I know he would be proud of me and is watching me from heaven,” the forward told TOI, reflecting on a campaign that saw her score seven goals, including the lone strike in the final against China, as India ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold and sealed qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics.The reception back home was overwhelming for the Mizo star, who returned to a heroine’s welcome after playing a…