PR Sreejesh: Vintage and winning it
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PR Sreejesh: Vintage and winning it

Hindustan Times  

Charging towards the striker as if he was attacking and not defending, PR Sreejesh's two lunges during the penalty shootout was enough for the Indian men’s hockey team to beat world No.1 and defending Pro League champions Netherlands 2-2 on Sunday night. “Goalkeepers age like fine wine, they get better with age,” is Sreejesh’s response every time he is asked about his seniority in the team. Despite making his senior India debut in 2006, the two-time FIH Goalkeeper of the Year awardee had to wait six years to become a regular in the team as he remained as a support keeper after Adrian D’Souza and Bharat Chettri. Sreejesh would want to fine tune his skills, sharpen his reaction time and get enough game time before heading to Paris, starting with India’s next contest against Tokyo Olympics silver medallists Australia in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

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Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year; PR Sreejesh wins Goalkeeper of the Year award
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Singh named FIH Player of the Year; PR Sreejesh wins Goalkeeper of the Year award

Firstpost  

Harmanpreet and Sreejesh had played a starring role in helping India winning bronze in the Paris Olympics, collecting a second consecutive Olympic medal in the process. Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and the legendary PR Sreejesh have won the FIH Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards for the year 2024. Congratulations Harmanpreet 👏 pic.twitter.com/S8XG4hMr8E …

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

P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

‘Kids should feel I want to become a keeper like Sreejesh’
5 months ago

‘Kids should feel I want to become a keeper like Sreejesh’

Hindustan Times  

Paris: When PR Sreejesh told the world that the Paris Olympics will be his last international tournament, teammate Manpreet Singh posted on Instagram promising they’d do something special for him. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} “Winning matches — that’s the best thing that we as a team can achieve, and that’s the best thing my teammates can give me,” Sreejesh had told HT …

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

Sreejesh, an artist at his best
5 months 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 …

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PR Sreejesh to retire from international hockey after Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

PR Sreejesh Confirms Retirement! Star Indian Goalkeeper Announces 2024 Paris Olympics to Be His Last Tournament
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

The battle to become Indian hockey's keeper for Paris
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

From Argentinian trio to India’s Sreejesh, Hockey World Cup veterans aim to shine in Odisha
1 year, 11 months ago

From Argentinian trio to India’s Sreejesh, Hockey World Cup veterans aim to shine in Odisha

The Hindu  

The charm of the Hockey World Cup inspires several seasoned players and makes them work harder to compete with the best in the business decade after decade. Even though such top-class players are there in different countries, Argentina leads the pack with three – including Lucas Vila and Matias Rey, who made their debut in 2006 and are playing in …

Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Hindu  

India’s P. R. Sreejesh and Savita Punia were on Wednesday 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. This award surely motivates me to further improve and do well in an all-important year where we will play the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup …

PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 3 months ago

PR Sreejesh, Savita Punia voted FIH Men's and Women's Goalkeepers of Year

Firstpost  

PR Sreejesh is the third player to win the award back-to-back. New Delhi: India’s PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia were on Wednesday 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. This award surely motivates me to further improve and do well in an …

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

Sreejesh saves penalty stroke, Indian men shock Olympic champions Belgium
2 years, 6 months ago

Sreejesh saves penalty stroke, Indian men shock Olympic champions Belgium

Hindustan Times  

Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh saved a penalty stroke in an exhilarating shoot out after making some breathtaking saves in regulation time as the Indian men's team stunned Olympic champions Belgium 5-4 in the first match of the two-legged FIH Pro Hockey League on Saturday. Sreejesh foiled an attempt from Nicolas de Kerpel when the shoot out was locked 4-4 and Akashdeep …

Few aspects of goalkeeping remain unchanged, feels Padma Shri Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
2 years, 11 months ago

Few aspects of goalkeeping remain unchanged, feels Padma Shri Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

Firstpost  

In getting the prestigious award, Brahmanand joined legends such as Gostho Paul, Sailen Manna, Chuni Goswami, PK Banerjee, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri, and Bembem Devi New Delhi: Former India captain and goalkeeper Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, the eighth footballer to be honoured with the Padma Shri, feels the art of goalkeeping has changed a lot in modern times but few aspects remain …

India’s hockey player PR Sreejesh to get ₹1 crore as award from Gulf-based Indian bizman
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s hockey player PR Sreejesh to get ₹1 crore as award from Gulf-based Indian bizman

Live Mint  

Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, a Gulf-based Indian businessman on Monday announced ₹1 crore cash award to hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh The goalies from Kerala emerged as one of the stars of the Indian men's hockey team's historic bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics as he played a crucial role in saving a penalty corner …

PR Sreejesh: India’s Last, and the Best, Line of Defence
3 years, 5 months ago

PR Sreejesh: India’s Last, and the Best, Line of Defence

News 18  

Fans held their breath. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – INDIA vs GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY MATCH | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD | EBOOK From almost quitting the game to standing on the podium Sreejesh has had a fantastic journey to stardom. From Rio Disappointment to Tokyo Fairytale: …

In Photos: Indian hockey, Sreejesh, bronze at Tokyo 2020push
3 years, 5 months ago

In Photos: Indian hockey, Sreejesh, bronze at Tokyo 2020push

The Hindu  

Timur Oruz put Germany ahead in just the second minute of the game. Photo: Getty Images Harmanpreet Singh celebrates scoring India's equaliser to make it 3-3 from a penalty corner. Photo: AFP Rupinder Pal Singh's penalty stroke put India in the lead for the first time in the game. Photo: Getty Images India's Sumit celebrates at the final whistle as …

‘Proud moment,’ says Sreejesh’s father on India men’s hockey bronze at Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Proud moment,’ says Sreejesh’s father on India men’s hockey bronze at Olympics

Hindustan Times  

As soon as the final whistle was blown people gathered at the modest house of India hockey goalkeeper in Kizakambalam in Kerala’s Ernakulam turned ecstatic. PR Sreejesh in action against John-John Dominique M Dohmen of Belgium during the men's semi final match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on August 3. I am really happy my son Sreejesh played a …

Meet PR Sreejesh, India's talismanic goalkeeper who led them to first Olympic medal in 41 years
3 years, 5 months ago

Meet PR Sreejesh, India's talismanic goalkeeper who led them to first Olympic medal in 41 years

India Today  

Since making his senior debut at the 2006 South Asian Games in Colombo, PR Sreejesh has been a talisman for the Indian men's hockey team. As is the case with young goalkeepers, Sreejesh had to make do with sharing the spot with senior goalkeepers Adrian D'Souza and Bharat Chettri in his initial years before becoming India's first choice. Sreejesh was …

Tokyo Olympics: Tremendous excitement in hockey team, says PR Sreejesh
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Tremendous excitement in hockey team, says PR Sreejesh

India TV News  

Experienced India hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who captained the side during 2016 Rio, has said that there is "tremendous excitement" among the players ahead of their opening match at the Tokyo Olympics and that the team is "mentally prepared for any surprises". Having arrived in Tokyo on Sunday morning, Sreejesh said, "There is tremendous excitement among the players in …

PR Sreejesh Huge Inspiration for All Aspiring Hockey Players in India: Sahil Kumar Nayak
4 years ago

PR Sreejesh Huge Inspiration for All Aspiring Hockey Players in India: Sahil Kumar Nayak

News 18  

Indian junior men’s core probable goalkeeper Sahil Kumar Nayak, who has been part of a few national camps in the last two years, has said that the senior goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has been a huge inspiration for all young hockey players in India. Nayak said that the aspiring hockey players have been very fortunate to see the way Sreejesh has …

PR Sreejesh Has Set The Bar Very High for Indian Goalkeepers: Prashant Kumar Chauhan
4 years, 4 months ago

PR Sreejesh Has Set The Bar Very High for Indian Goalkeepers: Prashant Kumar Chauhan

News 18  

Indian junior men's hockey team goalkeeper Prashant Kumar Chauhan believes veteran PR Sreejesh has set the bar high for young goalkeepers in the country. "It's been great to be part of the Indian junior men's hockey team since 2018. I hope I get to play many more matches in the future and I would certainly like to contribute to many …

Feels good to play alongside PR Sreejesh and to learn from him, says Hockey India goalkeeper of the year Krishan B Pathak
4 years, 10 months ago

Feels good to play alongside PR Sreejesh and to learn from him, says Hockey India goalkeeper of the year Krishan B Pathak

Firstpost  

Krishan B Pathak has had a meteoric rise as India goalkeeper ever since making his debut in 2018 and being an understudy to the experienced PR Sreejesh. India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh made his international debut during the 2006 South Asian Games in Sri Lanka and has largely dominated the spot ever since. Sreejesh’s ability between the sticks cannot be …

Sreejesh expects good challenge from Russia in qualifiers
5 years, 3 months ago

Sreejesh expects good challenge from Russia in qualifiers

The Hindu  

With India slated to take on Russia at the FIH Olympic Qualifiers, experienced goalkeeper P.R. “It is every player’s dream to play the Olympics and Russia who are now investing in hockey and want to do well in this sport will surely come well-prepared and we can definitely expect a good challenge from them,” Sreejesh was quoted as saying by …

Indian hockey news: Lack of competition causing Sreejesh to feel complacent, says former India goalkeeper Devesh Chauhan
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian hockey news: Lack of competition causing Sreejesh to feel complacent, says former India goalkeeper Devesh Chauhan

The Hindu  

Sreejesh has held the Indian hockey team goalkeeper spot for nearly a decade without facing much competition, a fact that worries Devesh Chauhan. If there are a couple of guys gunning for your spot, Sreejesh will be pushed to do even better,” Chauhan, who stood between the sticks in the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics, told Sportstar here on …

Indian hockey: Martijn Drijver to conduct special goalkeeping camp for women
5 years, 6 months ago

Indian hockey: Martijn Drijver to conduct special goalkeeping camp for women

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Saturday named nine players for the seven-day Special Goalkeeping Camp for Women, conducted by Dutch goalkeeping expert Martijn Drijver, starting at the Sports Authority of India here on Monday. It gives all the players the chance to receive world class coaching, and expertise on specific goalkeeping skills which shall help them in their development,” said David John, …

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