PR Sreejesh appointed FIH Athletes’ Committee member

PR Sreejesh

Star India hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was on Thursday appointed as a member of the FIH Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of the world body's Executive Board.

The experienced Sreejesh, who has led the Indian team in the past, was one of the four new members appointed by the EB which met two days before the 47th FIH Congress, which will also be held online.

"The EB confirmed the appointment of four new members for the Athletes' Committee. Sreejesh Parattu (IND), Marlena Rybacha (POL), Mohamed Mea (RSA) and Matt Swann (AUS) are now joining the Committee," the FIH said in a release.

Sreejesh, 33, is one of the seniormost and decorated players of the Indian team. Various updates were given during the meeting about FIH events, including Pro League and the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, development, finances, governance, TV, commercial and marketing-communications matters.

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