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
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
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 | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
