Hockey hero PR Sreejesh feels parents will see future for kids in this sport after Olympics bronze
Tokyo was the third Olympic Games for Sreejesh, who works as Chief Sports Organiser with the Government of Kerala’s Department of General and Higher Education. The 33-year-old said the challenge for the team now is to maintain the same level of performance and win more medals.
Aug 10, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Sreejesh's father sold a family cow to afford a Hockey kit, goalkeeper returns with Olympic medal
"This medal is for you my achaaan (father) My hero, he is why I'm here," Sreejesh had dedicated his Olympic win to his father.
Aug 07, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
EXCLUSIVE: PR Sreejesh slams critics after Tokyo heroics, says 'this is the answer for questioning us in 2012'
The Indian goalie PR Sreejesh, who enjoyed a superb campaign in Japan, produced a last-gasp save to ensure that his side didn't return empty handed from the showpiece event.
Aug 05, 2021, 15:57 PM IST
'It's a rebirth, that's it': PR Sreejesh on Tokyo Olympic bronze medal win
The Indian team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, defeating a plucky Germany 5-4 to win the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match.
Aug 05, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
In Pics: How Indian men's hockey team rewrote history at Tokyo Olympics
Indian men's hockey team defeated Germany 5-4 in the bronze medal playoff match at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday (August 5). Manpreet Singh's side won bronze to bring home the first medal from the sport after 41 years. Here is a collection of pictures to show how the thrilling match unfolded.
Aug 05, 2021, 11:08 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics: No time for disappointment, have to focus on bronze medal match, says skipper Manpreet Singh
The skipper Manpreet Singh said having toiled hard for the last five years to reach this level, India deserved a better result on Tuesday.
Aug 03, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shine as India beat New Zealand 3-2 in hockey opener
Harmanpreet Singh scored the brace for India while Rupinder Pal Singh scored against the Kiwis. But it was the safe gloves of experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who ensured Indian hockey team gets off to a winning start in the Tokyo Olympics campaign.
Jul 24, 2021, 10:04 AM IST
Manpreet Singh, Rani Rampal to lead Indian teams at Olympic Qualifiers
The two teams are scheduled to take part in the two-legged Qualifiers where the World No. 5 Indian men's team will be up against World No. 22 Russia.
Oct 19, 2019, 10:31 AM IST
Manpreet Singh to lead 20-member Indian men's hockey team during Belgium tour
Midfielder Manpreet Singh will lead the 20-member Indian men's hockey team during their upcoming tour to Belgium which is slated to take place from September 26 to October 3 in Antwerp.
Sep 20, 2019, 16:14 PM IST
Belgium Tour like preparatory test before final exam: PR Sreejesh
The goalkeeper feels India's tour to Belgium from September 26 to October 3 will make the team sharp and ready for the Olympic Qualifiers to be held on November 1 and 2 in Bhubaneswar.
Sep 11, 2019, 16:08 PM IST
Hockey India names 33 players for men's national coaching camp
The players will report to chief coach at Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru on September 1 to prepare for the upcoming Belgium tour later in September.
Aug 31, 2019, 15:49 PM IST
PR Sreejesh nominated for Khel Ratna; Chinglensana Singh Kangujam, Akashdeep Singh, Deepika for Arjuna
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women's team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
May 01, 2019, 17:37 PM IST
Shoot-out woes continue as India lose to South Korea in Azlan Shah Cup final
Going into the title clash, world no. 5 India were clear favourites to lift their sixth Azlan Shah title against the 17th ranked Koreans.
Mar 30, 2019, 20:46 PM IST
Hockey India names 34 players for national camp ahead of Azlan Shah Cup
Hockey India has retained all 18 players in the Indian team that took part at the World Cup last December, for the month-long camp that concludes on March 18.
Feb 16, 2019, 12:52 PM IST
Youth only policy will not bring India success: Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh
When asked if he was in favour of going back to foreigners as national coach, Sreejesh responded in the positive.
Jan 04, 2019, 17:16 PM IST
PR Sreejesh replaces Manpreet Singh as captain of India's hockey team
Hockey India on Friday announced PR Sreejesh and Rani Rampal as captains of the senior men’s and women’s national teams, respectively, until the end of 2018.
Apr 27, 2018, 16:10 PM IST
PR Sreejesh returns but Sardar Singh dropped from India's CWG hockey squad
The Indian team are in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England and will begin their campaign on April 7 against Pakistan.
Mar 13, 2018, 12:27 PM IST
Hockey India names 33-man core group ahead of Azlan Shah, Commonwealth Games
Hockey India on Friday named a 33-man core probables' list for national camp ahead of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Commonwealth Games (CWG) — the first two major events of what is going to be a gruelling season.
Feb 09, 2018, 21:02 PM IST
Hockey: India exploring newer ways to score goals, says PR Sreejesh
Having returned to the Indian hockey team, veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday said the team is exploring newer ways to score goals.
Jan 08, 2018, 19:15 PM IST
Hockey: PR Sreejesh returns to India squad, Sardar Singh ignored again
While goalkeeper Sreejesh is making a return after an eight-month injury layoff, Sardar hasn't found favour with the selectors since the Hockey World League Final in Bhubaneswar.
Jan 08, 2018, 14:04 PM IST
