- Riiohlang Dhar from Meghalaya has been appointed as an Assistant Referee for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026.
- She created history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 by becoming the first official from Northeast India and only the second Indian woman to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, including the Spain–England semifinal.
- In 2026, she was honoured with the U Kiang Nangbah Award for Sports for her outstanding contribution to sports.
- Her achievements mark a major milestone for Indian football officiating and highlight the growing presence of Northeast India in international sports.
APSC Relevance: Sports Achievement; Meghalaya
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