[Watch] PR Sreejesh 'welcomes home' his bronze medal from Paris Olympics 2024 after returning to India
The Indian hockey team's ace goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has shared a glimpse of his precious bronze medal from the Paris Olympics 2024. Sreejesh, along with the Indian hockey team, achieved a third-place finish in the men's hockey tournament at the Summer Games in Paris.
The 36-year-old shared a video on his Instagram, where he could be seen opening up a box that contained his bronze medal. The star player, who has been a long-serving servant of Indian hockey, had an immense impact on his team's performance in Paris.
Sreejest posted the clip with the following caption.
"Welcome home beauty."
The Indian hockey team played excellent hockey to beat Spain 2-1 in their bronze medal match on August 8. PR Sreejesh, who has now retired from the sport, was at the forefront of India's campaign in Paris. Sreejesh was among one of India's most valuable players in the tournament, given his impact safeguarding the goal.
PR Sreejesh arrived back home to India, today (August 13), after fulfilling his duties at the closing ceremony in Paris, landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
PR Sreejesh bestowed with honor of being India's flag bearer at Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony
Such has been the impact of PR Sreejesh on the Indian hockey team's success in Paris and through the years, that he was bestowed with a special honor. The Indian goalkeeper was one of India's flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Games along with shooter Manu Bhaker.
Sreejesh is being applauded for his illustrious career all around the country after playing his final match against Spain. The veteran player is being appreciated massively for his performance at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Indian star player received a thundering welcome on his return to India, with hoards of fans and media surrounding him, just to get a glimpse of him.