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Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence on Independence Day. A video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh's son Sreeansh "ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?" after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

First he hated her -- for being better than him at school. But as it happens in Bollywood movies, "hate" was followed by love. That's how the romance between P R Sreejesh and Aneeshya unfolded at the GVN Sports School in Kerala. Eventually, the long jumper reciprocated, and accepted the future national hockey goalkeeper as her soulmate. Sreejesh, who retired from the national team after the Paris Olympics, opened up about his love story during an interaction with PTI editors on Tuesday, speaking candidly about how he fell for Aneeshya. He was already studying at the sports school, located in Kannur, when Aneeshya got admitted in 2001.

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

First he hated her -- for being better than him at school. But as it happens in Bollywood movies, "hate" was followed by love. That's how the romance between P R Sreejesh and Aneeshya unfolded at the GVN Sports School in Kerala. Eventually, the long jumper reciprocated, and accepted the future national hockey goalkeeper as her soulmate. Sreejesh, who retired from the national team after the Paris Olympics, opened up about his love story during an interaction with PTI editors on Tuesday, speaking candidly about how he fell for Aneeshya. He was already studying at the sports school, located in Kannur, when Aneeshya got admitted in 2001.

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hockey India on Wednesday decided to retire the jersey number of goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh at the senior level after he bid adieu to the game following his starring role in the country's second consecutive Olympic bronze at the just-concluded Paris Games. Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said going forward no senior team player will be given the number 16 jersey although it will remain in circulation at the junior level. While lauding the veteran's contribution to the game, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh has earned the right to be considered the "God of Modern Indian Hockey".

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya To Meet Indian Men's Hockey Team To Discuss Future Plans

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday informed that he will hold a meeting with the bronze medal winning Indian men's hockey team before September 10 to chalk out future plans in its endeavour to clinch the gold medal in 2028 Los Angeles Games. Mandaviya on Tuesday felicitated star custodian PR Sreejesh, defender Sanjay, Amit Rohidas and striker Abhishek after their return from Paris on Tuesday morning. "It's been a wonderful performance from you guys, we didn't get the gold but we came very close to it and the way you guys inspired after the semifinal loss is commendable," Mandaviya said.

With Hockey Bronze, PR Sreejesh Poses In Traditional Costume In Front Of Eifel Tower

A picture of legendary India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is going viral on social media. The former India player, who was part of the team that got a podium finish at the Paris Olympics, could be seen standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, showing his bronze medal. What also grabs atttention in the picture is the traditional costume that the star could be seen wearing. Notably, Sreejesh called time on his international career with the conclusion of India's campaign at Paris Olympics.

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Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Watch: "Ye Maarta Hai?" Narendra Modi Asks PR Sreejesh's Son If Hockey Star Hits Him. This Is The Reply

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

Hate At First Sight: India Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Recalls Love Story With Wife Aneeshya

Hockey India Honours Goalkepeer PR Sreejesh, Retires His No. 16 Jersey

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya To Meet Indian Men's Hockey Team To Discuss Future Plans

With Hockey Bronze, PR Sreejesh Poses In Traditional Costume In Front Of Eifel Tower