Paris Olympics: PR Sreejesh stars in farewell game as Indian men’s hockey team win bronze, social media reacts
Paris Games: Social media hail PR Sreejesh, Indian team for bronze in hockey Photograph:( X )
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For the first time in 52 years, the Indian men’s hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals at the Summer Games in this discipline, winning it twice in 1968 and 1972, then in 2020 (Tokyo), and now in Paris 2024.
For the first time in 52 years, the Indian men’s hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals at the Summer Games in this discipline, winning it twice in 1968 and 1972, then in 2020 (Tokyo), and now in Paris 2024.
Veteran Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in his farewell match as Team India beat Spain 2-1 to win the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. For the first time in 52 years, the Indian men’s hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals at the Summer Games in this discipline, winning it twice in 1968 and 1972, then in 2020 (Tokyo), and now in Paris 2024.
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to several stars across different sports, everyone congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for the victory.
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Following losing to Germany (3-2) in the semi-final, Team India was determined to take home the bronze medal, giving an almost-fitting farewell to the game’s iconic figure, PR Sreejesh.
The Indian captain, Harmanpreet Singh, was on the score sheet, hitting a brace against Spain as India clinched a clinical win to take home the fourth medal (overall) of this Summer Games. The bronze in men’s hockey is India’s fourth bronze medal of the Paris Olympics, with the previous three coming in the Shooting discipline, two of which Manu Bhaker won.
Meanwhile, India conceded the goal in the second quarter (18th minute) before the man of the tournament for the Men in Blue, Harmanpreet stepped up and equalised in the 30th minute; three minutes later, he scored the winner in the 33rd minute.
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Harmanpreet Singh reignites the hopes for victory as India takes the lead! 🏑 🥉#Cheer4Bharat & watch 🇮🇳🆚🇪🇸, LIVE NOW on #Sports18 & stream for FREE on #JioCinema 👈 #OlympicsonJioCinema #OlympicsonSports18 #Olympics #JioCinemaSports #Hockey pic.twitter.com/xaio1BCoGz
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 8, 2024
With this, Team India paid tribute to PR Sreejesh, who announced earlier that the sporting spectacle in Paris would be his last.
A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.
Their success is a triumph of skill,…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you’ve brought home a bronze medal that shines with the brilliance of gold. To each of you, who donned the tricolor with pride—thank you for giving us a moment that will echo in our hearts for generations.… pic.twitter.com/fSBeKbBQsm
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 8, 2024
Its bronze 🎉🎉🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🏑#Bronze #Hockey #OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/t10TRsIq3M
— Jarmanpreet Singh (@jarmanpreet04) August 8, 2024
18 years for the Indian team
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 8, 2024
335 matches
2 Olympic medals
Countless saves
Countless moments of joy for hockey fans all across 🇮🇳
This is what it means to @16Sreejesh and the Indian Hockey players.
So proud to be a hockey player pic.twitter.com/qJZk71XARA
🏑 𝐏𝐑 𝐒𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐡, 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟! ✍️🙇♂️🙇♀️#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/19xQU3vXAo
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) August 8, 2024
“Hockey is an emotion” जय हिन्द! 🇮🇳 Perfect farewell to our champion #Shreejesh! Brilliant Bronze 🥉 pic.twitter.com/ejDzVNEl6F
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 8, 2024
Truly Indian hockey is an emotion. I hope this becomes a springboard to much more. We cannot let this melt away. The base is there now, the talent is there now. Let us not hold back
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 8, 2024
Couldn't have asked for a better way to draw curtains on a stellar career. Congratulations, @16Sreejesh, on winning the consecutive Olympic Bronze! Your contributions to Indian hockey have been nothing short of extraordinary. Your skill and commitment have inspired countless… pic.twitter.com/3l8RpkCiTt
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 8, 2024
भारत ने 52 साल के लंबे अंतराल के बाद हॉकी में लगातार दो ओलंपिक पदक जीते है ।🇮🇳🥉 pic.twitter.com/nIBi1HBQYs
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) August 8, 2024
I have witnessed this up close and personal over the years. Could not agree more. Kudos #Odisha admin and supporters 🙌🏼 https://t.co/1qOsrThE1f
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) August 8, 2024
Legend @16Sreejesh !!! Thank you for everything…. Congratulations Champion!! pic.twitter.com/nv1H3KssND
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 8, 2024
India and @16Sreejesh finish with a win and an Olympic medal! Withstood all the pressure of multiple penalty corners in the last minutes!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) August 8, 2024
Good goalkeeper @16Sreejesh , good dragflicker @13harmanpreet and good defending#team leads to medals!
— Sjoerd Marijne (@SjoerdMarijne) August 8, 2024
Congrats @TheHockeyIndia and the people of India, after a lot of downs you now can celebrate this bronze medal #INDSPAIN @Olympics
Many congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team on securing a second consecutive Olympic Bronze medal . Outstanding effort from our boys. #Paris2024Olympics @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/yPebk7BnCF
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 8, 2024
(With inputs from agencies)
