PR Sreejesh Celebrates Hockey Bronze in Traditional Attire at the Eiffel Tower
A Picture of Legendary Indian Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh Goes Viral on Social Media.
A viral picture of legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has captured the attention of social media. The photo, taken in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower, shows Sreejesh proudly displaying his bronze medal from the Paris Olympics. What’s particularly striking about the image is that Sreejesh is dressed in a traditional costume, adding a cultural touch to the moment. This picture comes after Sreejesh announced his retirement from international hockey, concluding a stellar career with a second Olympic bronze medal.
Sreejesh, who was instrumental in India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics, played a crucial role in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Spain in the bronze-medal match. Reflecting on his retirement, the 36-year-old stalwart expressed confidence in India’s ability to find a suitable replacement, drawing parallels to how legends like Sachin Tendulkar were succeeded by the next generation of greats like Virat Kohli.
In an interview at India House in Paris, Sreejesh admitted that his life had revolved around hockey for nearly two decades, and now that he has retired, he’s uncertain about his future. He described his journey as deeply intertwined with the sport, from training and team meetings to the camaraderie and emotional highs and lows shared with his teammates.
Sreejesh has been offered a mentoring role within the Indian junior team setup, but for now, he’s coming to terms with life beyond the sport that has defined him for so long.
