New Delhi: India’s no. 1 hockey goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh is all set to bid adieu to Indian hockey post the Paris Olympics 2024. A career that spanned 18 years, Sreejesh has seen many ups and downs with the Indian national hockey team. The most memorable memory will be the triumph in Tokyo which saw the side win a bronze medal in the Olympics. Subsequently, the Indian team showed impressive performance in the Asian Games in Hangzhou to storm into the Paris Olympics.
Here’s what Hockey India had to say about the illustrious career of Sreejesh-
A journey which began in 2006 is coming to end next month at the conclusion of Indian Hockey Team’s campaign at the Paris Olympics.
In his 19 years of serving the national team – hard work, dedication and his never give up attitude not just made him a legend in the hockey… pic.twitter.com/PlhcMF5ATt— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 22, 2024
Under the guidance of Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian team looks to win one more medal in Paris and hopes that its gold. Speaking about the ambitious project, Singh said “We want to ‘Win it for Sreejesh’ and we are all the more encouraged to stand on the podium once again.”
As I stand on the threshold of my final chapter in international hockey, my heart swells with gratitude and reflection. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I am forever grateful for the love and support from my family, teammates, coaches, and fans. pic.twitter.com/MqxIuTalCY
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) July 22, 2024
Interestingly, Sreejesh is the second Indian sportsperson from India to win the World Games Athlete of the Year in 2021 besides veteran hockey player Rani Rampal. Moreover, he was also felicitated with consecutive FIH Goalkeeper of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022. As Sreejesh plans to ‘settle down with family’ and give time to his personal life, the entire country will hope for a golden gift for the “Wall of Indian Hockey” as a mark of respect for his years of sweat and hard work.
When is the Paris Olympics 2024?
The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to start on the 26th of July and will end on the 11th of August.
Where to watch the Paris Olympics 2024?
The official broadcasting of the Paris Olympics 2024 is with Viacom18 Media Private Limited exclusively. Naturally, the French capital will be telecasted Sports18 while the live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app.
