Neeraj proposes Sreejesh as Manu Bhaker’s co-flag-bearer in Paris 2024 closing ceremony
The 36-year-old PR Sreejesh, who represented India at four editions of the Summer Games, retired from the sport following the bronze medal win in Paris.
The 36-year-old PR Sreejesh, who represented India at four editions of the Summer Games, retired from the sport following the bronze medal win in Paris.
Sreejesh was one of the architects of India's historic bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Games. He was instrumental in India’s third-place finish at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22.
While Caram has been assigned Athletes Committee Representative in the Executive Board, Sreejesh will lead the planning and meetings.
While this achievement in itself puts Sreejesh among the world's greatest players, he opined that results are what make one great.
Tom Wickham, previously denied a goal by PR Sreejesh, was able to score on in 33rd minute, followed by a 41st-minute strike by Jeremy.
The Indian team has been drawn in Pool D with England, Spain and Wales in the showpiece event.
The women's hockey team also competed in a fitness challenge and as part of that they tweeted fitness videos to raise funds to help those whose lives have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.
In the absence of the senior players, Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh have been named the captain and vice-captain, respectively, and two players -- Ashis Topno and Shamsher Singh -- earned their debut spots.
With this victory, the defending champions registered their highest ever victory margin in the history of the Asian Games.
The 17-0 win is India's best record at the Asian Games with their previous best being 12-0 win against Bangladesh in 1982.
