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 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France, attended by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish. The event also saw India's Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh carrying the flag, while the USA emerged as the overall winner in the medals tally tied with China at 40 gold medals each. The Olympic flag was then handed over to the Mayor of Los Angeles, the venue for the next Olympics in 2028.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games has come to a grand conclusion with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance by diving from the stadium stands and taking the Olympic Flag on a thrilling motorbike and airplane ride. The flag was then handed over to the Mayor of Los Angeles to signal the start of the countdown for the 2028 Games. Multi-time Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh were India's flag-bearers at the ceremony, adding to the emotional farewell from the Games.
As the Indian men's hockey team advanced to the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics, all eyes were on the legendary PR Sreejesh, who has been a consistent and steadfast presence on the team for years. With his exceptional skills and heroics, Sreejesh has been the man who has bailed India out and led them to victory on numerous occasions. As the team prepares for the semifinals, all hopes rest on Sreejesh and his unwavering determination to bring home a medal in his final Olympics.
After securing India's first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years, PR Sreejesh has proven that he is not done yet by delivering an outstanding and consistent performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite a shaky start for the Indian men's hockey team, Sreejesh's unwavering presence on the turf has been crucial in securing their spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics and reigniting hopes for a ninth gold medal.
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.
In a thrilling quarter-final match at Paris 2024, the Indian hockey team overcame a red card and fierce competition from Great Britain to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh's seventh goal of the tournament, the team showed resilience and determination as they held on to a 1-1 tie until the end of regulation time. With impressive performances from goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and expert coaching from former coach Viren Rasquinha, India's historic victory over Australia in their last match was followed by another groundbreaking win.
In a historic feat, the Indian hockey team beat Australia in a crucial group stage match in the Paris Olympics, marking their first victory against the opponents in an Olympics game since 1972. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, the Indian team put up a brilliant performance to earn a 3-2 victory over the mighty Australians. This win also strengthens India's chances of finishing in the second spot in Group B.
In a heartbreaking loss, the Indian men's hockey team went down 2-3 to Great Britain in their final match of the FIH Pro League. Despite a stunning save by veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, the Indian team was unable to secure a win against the hosts. The match was a display of high-quality hockey, with both teams putting up a strong fight until the very end. India's campaign in the Pro League comes to a close with this loss to Great Britain.