New Delhi, July 22 (HS). India’s experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will retire from international hockey after the Paris Olympics starting later this month.
Sreejesh will be participating in his fourth Olympic Games in Paris and will hope to change the colour of his bronze medal from the 2020 edition in Tokyo. The 36-year-old, who made his debut for India in 2006, announced his retirement on social media.
“As I stand on the threshold of my final chapter in international hockey, my heart is filled with gratitude and reflection. Thank you for believing in me. Here’s to the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new adventure,” he posted on Instagram.
He said, “It was an honour beyond words to lead the Indian team as captain at the Olympics. And being named the best goalkeeper in the world was a recognition I will always cherish. Our Olympic bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 was the biggest achievement, a dream come true.”
Sreejesh, who played 328 international matches for India, has won the Asian Games gold twice, the Asia Cup twice and the Asian Champions Trophy on four separate occasions. Sreejesh has been awarded the country’s highest sporting honour, the Khel Ratna award.
