Following his bronze medal at the Paris tournament, Hockey India general secretary Bhola Nath Singh announced that India’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s jersey number will be retired and the goalkeeper will be named the new coach of the junior hockey team. .
Sreejesh, 36, became an icon of Indian hockey by winning two Olympic bronze medals during his illustrious 18-year career. The Indian men’s hockey team won its second consecutive Olympic bronze medal – a fitting tribute to India’s goalie PR Sreejesh, dubbed ‘The Great Indian Wall of Indian Hockey’, who called time on His work is wonderful 18.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh (30 minutes and 33 minutes) scored twice, while Spain’s captain Marc Miralles scored a goal in the 18th minute from the penalty spot. India beat Spain 2-1 in the third round play-off in Paris to clinch the coveted medal.
After their victory, Hockey India organized a special celebration of Sreejesh’s contribution to Indian hockey, where the general secretary spoke about the goalkeeper’s miracle.
“The retirement of PR Sreejesh is an important moment in the history of Indian hockey. For almost two decades, Sreejesh has been the cornerstone of our national team, embodying the spirit, tenacity and excellence of defines hockey India,” said Hockey India General Secretary Bhola Nath Singh.
“His contribution to Indian hockey goes beyond saving and winning on the field. Sreejesh set the benchmark for what it means to be a goalkeeper.
As a token of appreciation for the legendary goalkeeper, Hockey India felicitated Kerala native Sreejesh by awarding him a medal along with a cash prize of INR 25 lakhs.
Singh announced that they will retire the number 16 jersey worn by Sreejesh during his career at a high-level event and also unveiled him as the new coach of the Indian hockey team.
