P R Sreejesh, who retired as India's Senior Hockey Captain in early August, has recorded a hat-trick of wins as coach for India's junior men's hockey team at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. Despite trailing 0-2, Sreejesh's team made a stunning comeback to defeat hosts Malaysia 4-2. With a goal difference of 6, India now tops the pool and will next face Australia. Sreejesh's impressive performance as a coach comes after a successful career as a player, with two Olympic medals.
Hockey India retires the iconic No. 16 jersey of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh after he announced his retirement from the sport. He played a key role in helping India win a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. The senior team will no longer use the number, but it will continue to be worn by the junior team, as Sreejesh will now take on the role of their coach. The ceremony included the players wearing special red jerseys with Sreejesh's name as a tribute.
The Indian hockey team has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics after a nail-biting shootout against Great Britain. Despite playing with one player short for over 40 minutes, India managed to hang on to a 1-1 tie with their opponents until the end of regular play. With a stellar performance from captain Harmanpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, India was able to secure their spot in the semi-finals, following a historic win against Australia in the previous match.