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What Neeraj Chopra Said On Being Replaced By PR Sreejesh As India's Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh joined Manu Bhaker as the nation's second flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. The decision, however, was a late one, with Neeraj Chopra earlier designated for the role. However, when the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha told Neeraj of the change in plans, the Tokyo Olympics gold medal winner's response proved why he is a gentleman. Neeraj has quickly established his reputation as one of the most humble sportspersons in the game, and this is the reason why.

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.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Lavishes Praise On "Great Wall" PR Sreejesh After Olympic Bronze

Just-retired India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his teammates on Saturday, after returning from Paris Olympics with a second successive bronze medal. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a bronze medal in Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in the play-off match. The last of India's Olympic hockey golds came in 1980. "Sreejesh is the best person, a legend, and India calls him the 'Great Wall', amazing, that is all I can say he played his best hockey, and he has contributed to the country by playing hockey, and the standard he has set as a goalkeeper, it will inspire the next generation," forward Lalit Upadhyay said during a felicitation ceremony here.

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced the nomination of hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the joint flagbearer with pistol shooter Manu Bhaker at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. IOA president PT Usha said Sreejesh was both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership, including the Chef de Mission Gagan Narang, and the entire Indian contingent. "Sreejesh has served Indian hockey in particular and Indian sport in general admirably through more than two decades," she said.

"Will Cook Traditional Kerala Food For Him": PR Sreejesh's Wife Aneeshya

Aneeshya Sreejesh can't quite make sense of her emotions right now. The wife in her is happy that her husband will have more time at home but the "die-hard fan" in her is sad that PR Sreejesh's galvanising presence in front of the goalpost would no longer be a constant in Indian hockey. The Indian men's hockey team clinched a second successive bronze medal at the Olympic Games for the first time in 52 years, rallying to beat Spain 2-1 in third place playoff, giving veteran goalkeeper Sreejesh a fitting farewell on Thursday.

Retirement U-Turn After Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Win? PR Sreejesh's 'Right Time' Reply

"This is the better way to finish," said iconic Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Thursday, ruling out any possibility of reversing his decision to retire from international hockey after inspiring the team to a second successive bronze medal in the Olympic Games. With Sreejesh playing in his last match, India beat Spain 2-1 in the third-place play-off to win back-to-back bronze medals at the showpiece. The last time, an Indian hockey team pulled off consecutive Olympic podium finishes was way back in 1972. "I think this is the better way to finish an Olympic Games, with a medal. We are not going home empty-handed, that's a great thing," Sreejesh said on 'Jio Cinema'.

"This Is Not The End": PR Sreejesh Pens Goodbye Note Ahead Of Final Career Match

Hours before his last hurrah, celebrated India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh described his international career as "nothing short of extraordinary" and expressed his gratitude to the countrymen for believing in him. The 36-year-old from Kerala will hope to end his illustrious 18-year-long career with a medal when he steps on to the field for one last time along with his teammates in the bronze playoff against Spain in the Paris Olympics.

Mandeep Singh Dedicates Olympic Bronze To PR Sreejesh

India field hockey player Mandeep Singh gave a special message to goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who had his last dance at the Paris Olympics. A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sreejesh's effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium on Thursday.

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What Neeraj Chopra Said On Being Replaced By PR Sreejesh As India's Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer

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

Indian Men's Hockey Team Lavishes Praise On "Great Wall" PR Sreejesh After Olympic Bronze

PR Sreejesh Named India's Co-Flag Bearer With Manu Bhaker For Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony

"Will Cook Traditional Kerala Food For Him": PR Sreejesh's Wife Aneeshya

Retirement U-Turn After Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze Win? PR Sreejesh's 'Right Time' Reply

"This Is Not The End": PR Sreejesh Pens Goodbye Note Ahead Of Final Career Match

Mandeep Singh Dedicates Olympic Bronze To PR Sreejesh