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
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 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 | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
