Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday called on the state to produce players who can become the backbone of the Indian futsal team and help the country qualify for, and excel at, the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
Addressing a felicitation programme for Tlangnuam Futsal Club, winners of the AIFF Futsal Championship 2025–26, in Aizawl, the Chief Minister said Mizoram should look beyond national success and prepare players capable of competing at the highest level of international futsal.
“Mizoram should aspire to produce players who can become the backbone of the Indian national team and help the country qualify for, and excel at, the FIFA Futsal World Cup,” Lalduhoma said.
He urged the Mizoram Football Association (MFA) and the players to pursue this vision with determination.
Congratulating the club on its historic achievement, Lalduhoma said winning the AIFF title should not be the final destination.
He urged the players to set their sights on higher competitions, including the AFC Futsal Asian Cup, before ultimately aiming for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
The Chief Minister also praised the Mizoram Football Association for its efforts to promote futsal and reiterated the government’s commitment to sports development.
He said Mizoram’s youth possess exceptional sporting talent and noted that sports was among the first sectors to receive support under the state’s flagship Bana Kaih scheme.
He added that the government is investing in new football infrastructure and upgrading existing facilities to strengthen the sport in the state.