PR Sreejesh Retires as Indian Hockey Legend

PR Sreejesh, the celebrated goalkeeper of India's hockey team, has retired after a distinguished career that included a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Recognized as the 'Great Wall', Sreejesh has left a lasting impact on the sport, inspiring future generations of players, according to teammates like Lalit Upadhyay. The Indian team secured the bronze by defeating Spain 2-1, marking their eighth Olympic medal in hockey, although their last gold was in 1980. Upadhyay praised Sreejesh's contributions and emphasized the support from fans, while also highlighting the achievements of captain Harmanpreet Singh, who was the tournament's top scorer. Sreejesh has been offered a mentoring role but is currently contemplating his next steps after retirement. He expressed optimism about India's rich talent pool and the continued growth of hockey in the country.