After clinching the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey players expressed happiness over their victory. The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics 2024 provided unadulterated joy to millions nationwide. Over a special phone call, PM Modi congratulated the hockey team for making the country proud.
09 August,2024 06:53 PM IST
The Indian hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain, thanks to goals from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and crucial saves by PR Sreejesh. This win, celebrated with emotional scenes at the Yves du Manoir Stadium, marks India’s fourth medal at the Paris Games and their first consecutive bronze in 52 years, since the 1972 Munich Games.
09 August,2024 11:58 AM IST
Veteran custodian PR Sreejesh emerged as a hero as India pulled off a nail-biting 4 to 2 win in the shoot-out against Great Britain on 4th august at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 36 year old veteran made several crucial saves, including key stops during the penalty shootout, helping India secure a thrilling win in the quarterfinals. With 328 international caps and appearances at three Olympic Games, Sreejesh is competing in his fourth and final Olympics in Paris, having announced his retirement after these Games. Born on May 8, 1986, in Ernakulam, Kerala, Sreejesh comes from a farming family and initially trained in sprinting, volleyball, and long jump before switching to hockey on his coach’s advice. He made his junior international debut in 2004 against Australia and his senior debut at the 2006 South Asian Games. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey praised Sreejesh’s performance, calling him the “god of Indian Hockey.” Sreejesh’s wife Aneeshya also praised his game and expressed hope for a gold medal this time.
05 August,2024 12:27 PM IST
The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan in the men's hockey event on Friday and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by claiming their fourth gold medal in the Asian Games. The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games. Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh looking to showcase his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.The first quarter ended goalless. India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game Former Indian Hockey player Ashok Kumar said that it is a proud moment that India won a gold medal in Hockey at the Asian Games 2023. He said, “Indian Hockey has created its dominance in Asian Games by winning a medal...It is a huge victory for Indian Hockey...It is a proud moment for all of us...I want to congratulate the team on this win.”
07 October,2023 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, speak about their roles.
24 September,2023 01:53 PM IST
The men’s hockey teams from Belgium, Malaysia, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia and England touched down at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on January 07 for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela will be hosting the mega event. The tournament will be held from Jan 13 to Jan 29. Odisha CM inaugurated Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela ahead of the World Cup. He also announced Rs 1 Crore to each player if India lifts the title.
07 January,2023 03:41 PM IST | Mumbai
In the series Meet Your Icon @ Mid-Day, we bring the nation's elite sportspersons to have a candid conversation with the young guns. In this episode, PR Sreejesh, the man who manned the goalpost for over a decade and a half, shares his experiences and advice. Watch now.
08 July,2022 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay recently met 6 aspiring hockey players for a master class organized by mid-day. The sports veteran gave interesting insights into hockey and even gave the young aspirants tips on the game. Watch this video to see the hockey champ in action!
08 July,2022 01:00 PM IST
From bagging bronze in the Tokyo Olympics to sharing wisdom on balancing academics and sports, watch PR Sreejesh hash it out in the latest episode of Meet your Icon at mid-day.
31 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Renowned sports journalist and author, Ayaz Memon shares his insights on the exceptional performances this season in our latest edition of Midday Experts Speak.
10 August,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
