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PR Sreejesh Becomes Second Indian To Win World Games Athlete Of The Year Award

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. In 2020, Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal became the first Indian to win the honour for her 2019 show. Sreejesh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Ginés LOpez of Spain and Italy's wushu player Michele Giordano for the award. "I'm very honoured to win this award. First of all, a big thank you to FIH for nominating me for this award, and secondly thanks to all the Indian hockey lovers around the world, who voted for me," Sreejesh said in a statement.

Hammond lead Canadiens past Islanders in shootout win

NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Hammond made 30 saves and stopped two of three shootout attempts, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

These Olympics were complicated — but also wonderful at times

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The Olympics was a success inside China. And that's the audience Beijing cares about

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NHL Rink Wrap: Oilers perfect under Woodcroft; Maple Leafs trade Ritchie

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Ice hockey women's final - Featuring Canada - Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics review and highlights

Unlike the PyeongChang 2018 final, which needed overtime and a shootout to separate winners USA from Canada, this final was finished in regulation time. The 3-2 scoreline may appear close, but the Canadians dashed to a 3-0 lead. The USA only managed to pull a second goal back with 12 seconds left on the clock. That didn't stop Canada's Sarah Nurse feeling the tension. She called it "the longest game of hockey I ever played".

Young Canadian Olympians poised to lead the way at Milan in 2026

The Beijing Games showcased an exciting young crop of Canadian Olympic talent who will be looked upon to lead the way at the next Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Olympic moments that made us laugh, cry, and cheer at Beijing 2022

First came Tokyo, and now, Beijing. Both a Summer and Winter Games have come to a close in a little over six months time.

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PR Sreejesh Becomes Second Indian To Win World Games Athlete Of The Year Award

Hammond lead Canadiens past Islanders in shootout win

These Olympics were complicated — but also wonderful at times

The Olympics was a success inside China. And that's the audience Beijing cares about

NHL Rink Wrap: Oilers perfect under Woodcroft; Maple Leafs trade Ritchie

Ice hockey women's final - Featuring Canada - Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics review and highlights

Young Canadian Olympians poised to lead the way at Milan in 2026

Olympic moments that made us laugh, cry, and cheer at Beijing 2022