PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics
5 months ago

PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Former India hockey captain PR Sreejesh announced his retirement on Monday and stated that the upcoming Paris Olympics will be his last international outing. He has been a wall for the Indian hockey team for over a decade and has played in several major tournaments, including three Olympic Games, and multiple Commonwealth Games and World Cups. 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," Sreejesh wrote on X. Sreejesh talked about his childhood, where he shared details about his schooling and the sacrifice his father made, which ignited the fire in him. The veteran goalkeeper further talked about the major highs in his career, including leading the Indian team in the Olympics to a bronze medal win in Tokyo 2020.

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A new beginning for hockey legend Sreejesh
3 weeks, 2 days ago

A new beginning for hockey legend Sreejesh

Live Mint  

Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won its second consecutive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris in August, he had visualised what life off field would be like. He thought he would join office, as a joint director in the Kerala government’s department of general and higher education, and work as a “normal employee" while spending quality …

P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards

The Hindu  

Former Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was named the ‘Men’s Goalkeeper Of The Year’ while skipper Harmanpreet Singh won the ‘Men’s Player Of The Year’ award for the 2023-24 season, announced the International Hockey Federation on Friday. Harmanpreet, 28, led the country to its second straight bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris this year where he was also the top …

Krishan Pathak's Journey to India's Goalkeeper Throne: A Legacy in the Making
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Krishan Pathak's Journey to India's Goalkeeper Throne: A Legacy in the Making

India Today  

Krishan Pathak's exceptional performance for India against Germany showcases his growth and resilience. His vigilance and timely saves were crucial in India's 5-3 comeback victory. Pathak's journey to becoming India's primary goalkeeper has been shaped by the retirement of PR Sreejesh, who was a legendary Indian goalkeeper. He now bears the responsibility of stepping into Sreejesh's shoes, demonstrating his dedication …

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Hockey Team Can 'Revive Glory' With Gold in 2028 LA Olympics, Says PR Sreejesh

News 18  

Riding high on the success of winning a bronze medal in Paris — ending a four-decade-long dry spell — the Indian hockey team now aims to build on this momentum with hopes of clinching gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, ace goalkeeper P R Sreejesh said on Friday. The former national team captain, who announced his retirement after …

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes
4 months ago

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes

The Hindu  

Sreejesh announced, through a series of comic strips on social media, his decision to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, the move made sense given how he had been talking about it for some time now, with broken bones and the stress of performance. Spotted by State coach Jayakumar and rising up the ranks before being selected for …

'Team aapko miss karegi, lekin…’: PM Modi to hockey hero PR Sreejesh upon Indian team's return from Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

'Team aapko miss karegi, lekin…’: PM Modi to hockey hero PR Sreejesh upon Indian team's return from Paris Olympics 2024

Live Mint  

PM Modi on Friday interacted with the Indian Olympic contingent, including ex-hockey player PR Sreejesh at his residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with hockey player PR Sreejesh on Friday at his residence in New Delhi upon the Indian hockey team's return to the country with a bronze medal after participating in the Paris Olympics 2024. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} During his …

How Rahul Dravid's 'example' could help PR Sreejesh reach 2036 Olympics goal? Ex-India GK reveals coaching roadmap
4 months, 1 week ago

How Rahul Dravid's 'example' could help PR Sreejesh reach 2036 Olympics goal? Ex-India GK reveals coaching roadmap

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh, the legendary former Indian hockey goalkeeper, has expressed his admiration for former India cricket coach Rahul Dravid’s coaching philosophy and hopes to follow a similar path in mentoring the next generation of hockey players. Rahul Dravid left his head coach role with Indian cricket team in June earlier this year, lifting the T20 World Cup title in his …

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey at senior level; names him junior coach
4 months, 1 week ago

Hockey India retires Sreejesh's No. 16 jersey at senior level; names him junior coach

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will …

'PR Sreejesh is a Legend': Teammates Say 'Great Wall' Will Inspire Next Generation of India Hockey Players
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'PR Sreejesh is a Legend': Teammates Say 'Great Wall' Will Inspire Next Generation of India Hockey Players

News 18  

Just-retired India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his teammates on Saturday, after returning from Paris Olympics with a second successive bronze medal. “Sreejesh is the best person, a legend, and India calls him the ‘Great Wall’, amazing, that is all I can say …

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Hockey Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

The Hindu  

In the last half a century, the Indian hockey team had not secured two consecutive medals in the Olympics. Gill had said that hockey is “India’s spiritual game.” As the national side overcame several odds, starting from its disappointing outing in the home World Cup in January last year to being groomed by a new coach with about a year …

Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India’s flag-bearer on August 11
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India’s flag-bearer on August 11

The Hindu  

Celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will join star shooter Manu Bhaker as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday, a fitting honour and recognition for his contributions to the team. Before homing in on Sreejesh, Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha spoke with Neeraj Chopra, and she said even …

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches

Hindustan Times  

Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India. This marked India men's hockey team's second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Hockey India announces cash prize for Indian men’s team following historic bronze medal victory

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced cash prize of Rs 15 lakh for each player of the Indian men’s hockey team and Rs 7.5 lakhs for each member of the support staff for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian team secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking its second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished …

Paris Olympics: India ‘Wins it for Sreejesh’ as custodian par excellence bids emotional goodbye after 24 years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: India ‘Wins it for Sreejesh’ as custodian par excellence bids emotional goodbye after 24 years

The Hindu  

In Tokyo, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was perched atop the goalpost after India broke a 41-year-old medal drought by securing a bronze. The Indian team was successful in its ‘Win it for Sreejesh’ campaign to make the stalwart’s last dance a fairytale. Everyone is asking me, ‘Why not?’ And I think this is the right time to take that call,” said …

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh walks off into the sunset in glorious style
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh walks off into the sunset in glorious style

The Hindu  

In Tokyo, goalkeeper P.R. On Thursday, as the 36-year-old Sreejesh — a veteran of 330 international caps — paid obeisance to the sport he so dearly loves, it brought back memories of Sachin Tendulkar bowing to the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium 11 years ago. The Indian team was successful in its ‘win it for Sreejesh’ campaign to make the …

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'My Decision Stays': Legendary Keeper PR Sreejesh Rules Out Reversing Retirement After India's Bronze Medal Win at Paris Olympics

News 18  

“This is the better way to finish” Words spoken by the ‘Wall’ of Indian Hockey, PR Sreejesh, who yet again ruled out any possibility of reversing his decision to retire from international hockey after India claimed their Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. “The team did a wonderful job and made this game so beautiful,” said Sreejesh who …

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: PR Sreejesh retires on a high after India wins consecutive hockey bronze medals since 1972

The Hindu  

PR Sreejesh, the goalkeeper of the Indian field hockey team retired on a high after India won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday. The 36-year-old had already announced that this Games would be his last but the bronze medal, two in a row for him and India, would make his stint all the more remarkable. …

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India Lose To Germany In Thrilling Semifinal Clash, To Take On Spain In Bronze Medal Match

ABP News  

IND vs GER Hockey Semifinal, Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian Men's Hockey team lost to Germany in the Men's Hocke Semifinal of Paris Olympics 2024. The goal which put India on level terms with Germany after they were 2-1 down was Sukhjeet Singh who scored his first Olympics gold through a brilliant touch on a penalty corner. Marco Miltkau Scores …

Sreejesh, an artist at his best
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, an artist at his best

Hindustan Times  

It seems PR Sreejesh has grown an extra pair of limbs in Paris. Barring one blip in the 27th minute when Lee Morton equalised, Sreejesh made sure India conceded no more goals despite the relentless pressure, thwarting seven of the eight field goal attempts that came directly at him, besides all four penalty corners. In the shootout where Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet …

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh was stumbling block for Great Britain, Indian hockey’s golden era is back: Gurbux Singh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh was stumbling block for Great Britain, Indian hockey’s golden era is back: Gurbux Singh

The Hindu  

Former India hockey captain Gurbux Singh effused praise on seasoned goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for his spectacular saves in the Paris Olympics quarterfinal match against Great Britain on Sunday. The hockey icon also believes India’s consecutive appearances in the semifinal of the Summer Games also mark the return of the golden era for Indian hockey. India beat Great Britain 4-2 in …

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Helped India Get Through To Paris Olympics Hockey Semifinals

ABP News  

PR Sreejesh has already annouced that the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 would be his last competitive international hockey tournament. Even in the shootout, the guys who took shots didn't disappoint," Sreejesh told the broadcasters after India's epic win over Great Britain in the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinal. Here is PR Sreejesh's Penalty-Saving Effort That Helped India win: INDIA QUALIFIED INTO …

'Win it for Sreejesh': India captain Harmanpreet Singh gives rallying cry ahead of Paris Olympics
5 months ago

'Win it for Sreejesh': India captain Harmanpreet Singh gives rallying cry ahead of Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

An era will end in Indian hockey after the Paris Olympics, regardless of whether the team wins another medal or not, with longtime goalkeeper and former captain PR Sreejesh announcing that he will retire after the Games. Harmanpreet SIngh was part of the Indian team that won the Junior World Cup with Sreejesh as their mentor Harmanpreet Singh, the captain …

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last
5 months ago

Looking back at PR Sreejesh's three Olympics ahead of his last

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh's career around the time that the Indian men's hockey team, and indeed the sport of hockey itself in the country, had seemingly met its demise. Sreejesh emerged as one of the leading figures in the Indian dressing room after the disappointing London Olympics Sreejesh was with the Indian team throughout that journey. They had qualified after winning theif …

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris
5 months ago

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Having made a lunging save, PR Sreejesh got up to scream his lungs out at Sanjay and Jugraj Singh for failing to halt a German attack in a Pro League match in London last month. We all want to give our absolute best here in Paris and certainly, the desire is to change the colour of our medal.” A veteran …

Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympic Games
5 months ago

Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympic Games

The Hindu  

He has been India’s talisman ever since first coming into the spotlight in the final of the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy in 2011 Eighteen years and 328 international games since he made his debut as a scrawny 18-year-old, P.R. Hockey India released the official confirmation soon after, declaring that the Indian team, already in Paris, had decided to “Win it …

PR Sreejesh Confirms Retirement! Star Indian Goalkeeper Announces 2024 Paris Olympics to Be His Last Tournament
5 months ago

PR Sreejesh Confirms Retirement! Star Indian Goalkeeper Announces 2024 Paris Olympics to Be His Last Tournament

News 18  

Star Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh confirmed that Paris 2024 will be his last international outing. The 36-year-old’s decision to make Paris his final stand has only motivated the Indian men’s hockey team to begin their “Win it for Sreejesh” campaign, urging global hockey fans to rally behind the team in their attempt to stand on the podium once again. Having …

PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics 2024
5 months ago

PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics 2024

The Hindu  

India veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is set to retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics, starting later this month. “As I stand on the threshold of my final chapter in international hockey, my heart swells with gratitude and reflection. READ | Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago Sreejesh was …

Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of athletes in Indian hockey squad
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of athletes in Indian hockey squad

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced a 16-member Indian men’s hockey team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. With five Olympic debutants in the squad, the team will continue to be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh, with powerful midfielder Hardik Singh as the vice-captain. Harmanpreet is set to play in his third Olympics, …

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago
5 months ago

Sreejesh: I wanted to play Paris Olympics 2024, otherwise could have ended my career three years ago

The Hindu  

In Bengaluru, a wall in the modest lobby of the Sports Authority of India hostel, which houses the Indian hockey team, is adorned with a picture of a smiling P.R. It’s a privilege to compete at the 1924 Paris Olympics stadium, which will host hockey.” In his two-decade-long career, Sreejesh has experienced more downs than ups, which has made him …

The battle to become Indian hockey's keeper for Paris
8 months ago

The battle to become Indian hockey's keeper for Paris

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh had his arm wrapped around Krishan Bahadur Pathak’s shoulders as they walked off the pitch after a match against Australia last week. Pathak is no longer a newbie as his 121 India caps show and he has played a crucial role in helping India win many matches and tournaments, including the Asian Games gold last year. “Pathak’s patience …

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics

India TV News  

It was a starry afternoon in New Delhi at the Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday, March 31 with the men and women players being awarded for their performances and achievements through the calendar year of 2023. Hardik Singh and Salima Tete walked away with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for the Player of the Year in Men …

‘Can’t let opposition influence our game': PR Sreejesh to HT as India go for hockey gold at Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Can’t let opposition influence our game': PR Sreejesh to HT as India go for hockey gold at Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

PR Sreejesh knows a thing or two about playing in the big tournaments for the Indian hockey team. PR Sreejesh played his 300th international match during the Asian Champions Trophy Since then, quite a bit has changed for the men's hockey team, to say the least. New coach, not too new approach South African Craig Fulton was appointed as India's …

I'll see how things happen after Asian Games: PR Sreejesh on his future
1 year, 4 months ago

I'll see how things happen after Asian Games: PR Sreejesh on his future

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is taking one tournament at a time as far as his future is concerned and says he will "see how things happen" after the Asian Games in China in September-October. Chennai: Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh during a training session ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in …

PR Sreejesh on his future: Will see how things happen after Asian Games:
1 year, 4 months ago

PR Sreejesh on his future: Will see how things happen after Asian Games:

The Hindu  

Veteran Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is taking one tournament at a time as far as his future is concerned and says he will “see how things happen” after the Asian Games in China in September-October. READ: Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Fulton hails India’s “structured” and “consistent” game against Pakistan “As Djokovic said, ‘35 is the new 25’. We’ll need …

PR Sreejesh says goalkeeping camp a boon ahead of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy
1 year, 5 months ago

PR Sreejesh says goalkeeping camp a boon ahead of Hockey Asian Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

PR Sreejesh opened about the India’s preparations for the upcoming tournament in Spain and the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, important competitions ahead of the Hangzhou Asian Games in September where an Olympics 2024 berth will be at stake. WATCH | Chennai gets zero-carbon hockey Astroturf ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Sreejesh believes that regular goalkeeping camps with Dennis van …

'Krishan Pathak ready to replace Sreejesh when time comes': India's goalkeeping coach Van de Pol
1 year, 11 months ago

'Krishan Pathak ready to replace Sreejesh when time comes': India's goalkeeping coach Van de Pol

India TV News  

India's veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been India's mainstay custodian for more than 15 years. As the 34-year-old walks into the twilight of his career, the Indian hockey team has been moulding a young custodian Krishan Pathak to guard the goal after Sreejesh calls it time. After India's goalless draw with England in the Hockey World Cup 2023, India's goalkeeping …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Top Five Indian Players To Watch Out For In Tournament

ABP News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: The countdown for the much-awaited Hockey World Cup 2023 has begun. Ahead of the tournament, let's have a look at the top five Indian hockey players to watch out for in Hockey World Cup 2023. Harmanpreet Singh Team India's penalty corner specialist Harmanpreet Singh, who was also part of the India's Hockey World Cup team in …

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year

The Hindu  

India’s PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia on Wednesday were voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. I am sure many Indian hockey fans voted for us and I thank each one of them”” said Savita Savita is now only the third athlete …

India's PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia Voted FIH Goalkeepers of The Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India's PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia Voted FIH Goalkeepers of The Year

News 18  

India’s men’s and women’s hockey goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia have been voted the FIH Goalkeepers of the Year 2021/22 in their respective categories, according to the international hockey federation. As India headed to the Commonwealth Games following a dismal World Cup campaign, Savita once again inspired her team, as India ended a 16-year podium drought in Birmingham. PR …

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award

Firstpost  

Sreejesh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Gines Lopez of Spain and Italy’s wushu player Michele Giordano for the award. New Delhi: Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. “…there’s Sports Authority of India, who are providing …

PR Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award

The Hindu  

Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. Sreejesh, a former India hockey captain and part of the Tokyo Olympics-bronze medal winning side, received 1,27,647 votes, whereas Lopez and Giordane accumulated 67,428 and 52,046 votes respectively. "It's a …

Focussed on winning Asian Games to qualify for Paris Olympics, youngsters will get chances, says Sreejesh
2 years, 10 months ago

Focussed on winning Asian Games to qualify for Paris Olympics, youngsters will get chances, says Sreejesh

India TV News  

Highlights The Tokyo Olympic bronze medal-winning side will begin the year with the FIH Hockey Pro League. The 33-year-old said the team's top priority will be to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian men's hockey side's main focus is qualifying for the Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games this year …

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated
2 years, 11 months ago

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated

India TV News  

Highlights Sreejesh is elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021. Indian men's hockey team's goalkeeper PR Shreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award for 2021. Sreejesh played a vital part in India's Olympic bronze medal win at Tokyo. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with …

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award
2 years, 11 months ago

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal winning India men's hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is in race to win the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award after being nominated for the honour. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with over 240 international appearances -- has enjoyed an exceptional 12 months, producing his very best form …

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says
3 years ago

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Hindustan Times  

After the bronze finish at the Tokyo 2020, hockey player Sreejesh PR has received calls from Bollywood and the Malayalam film industry for his life story to be depicted on screen. Indian Men’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Sreejesh PR says he’s receiving calls from Bollywood and even the south film industry for a film based …

Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics, says PR Sreejesh
3 years, 2 months ago

Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics, says PR Sreejesh

Firstpost  

Sreejesh’s former teammates Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil had recently retired following a successful Olympic campaign to pave the way for youngsters. There can be an injury, performance can go down, others can do better than me.” Sreejesh’s former teammates Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra and SV Sunil had recently retired following a successful Olympic campaign to …

‘Father Sold Cow for Hockey Goalkeeper Pads’: PR Sreejesh Reminisces on KBC 13
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Father Sold Cow for Hockey Goalkeeper Pads’: PR Sreejesh Reminisces on KBC 13

News 18  

Olympians Neeraj Chopra and PR Sreejesh will be appearing as special guests on Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 for the Shaandaar Shukravaar episode which will be aired on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television Till now, many promos of the episode have surfaced on the internet but recently the makers of the show have …

P.R. Sreejesh to receive Rs 2 crore cash reward from Kerala government
3 years, 4 months ago

P.R. Sreejesh to receive Rs 2 crore cash reward from Kerala government

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government has announced a cash award of Rs, 2 crore to Indian hockey goalkeeper P.R.Sreejesh who was part of the bronze medal winning team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Irfan, Noah Nirmal Tom, Alex Antony, M. Jabir, M. Sreeshankar, Amoj Jacob and Mohammed Anas Yahiya - form Kerala who represented India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The minister …

Anju Bobby George Slams Kerala Government for Not Recognising Olympian PR Sreejesh
3 years, 4 months ago

Anju Bobby George Slams Kerala Government for Not Recognising Olympian PR Sreejesh

News 18  

Former World Champion Anju Bobby George slammed the Kerala State Government for not recognising Indian hockey team goalkeeper P R Sreejesh for his stellar performance at the now concluded Tokyo Olympics. While several state governments announced cash rewards and other incentives for athletes hailing from their respective states/regions, Kerala government’s apathy for not recognising the medal winning Olympian has raised …

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