{"id":110529,"date":"2024-08-08T14:46:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/08\/pr-sreejeshs-farewell-ecstatic-indian-hockey-team-celebrates-bronze-medal-triumph-at-games\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T14:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:46:01","slug":"pr-sreejeshs-farewell-ecstatic-indian-hockey-team-celebrates-bronze-medal-triumph-at-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/08\/pr-sreejeshs-farewell-ecstatic-indian-hockey-team-celebrates-bronze-medal-triumph-at-games\/","title":{"rendered":"PR Sreejesh’s Farewell: Ecstatic Indian Hockey Team Celebrates Bronze Medal Triumph At Games"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 on August 8 to secure their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, having previously won it at Tokyo 2020. The last time the Indian men’s hockey team won back-to-back bronze medals was in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics.<\/p>\n

Not only did the Men in Blue end their campaign on a high note, but the bronze medal also serves as a fitting farewell for veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, nicknamed ‘The Great Indian Wall of Indian Hockey,’ as he concludes his inspiring 18-year career with this match.<\/p>\n

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Sreejesh, playing his 4th Olympics, has been exceptional for India throughout the event. He was outstanding in India’s quarterfinal match against Great Britain, especially during the penalty shootout. In today’s bronze medal match against Spain, Sreejesh made nine crucial saves from penalty corners.<\/p>\n

The ecstatic Indian team bowed down as they celebrated their historic win at the Games. The video of their celebration quickly went viral on social media.<\/p>\n

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If they ever tell my story let them say that I saw Indian hockey win 2 back to back Olympic bronze in front of my own eyes. Let them say I lived in the time of Sreejesh, The Great Wall of India. Let them say I lived in the time of fearless Team India \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3. pic.twitter.com\/qiAIStjQXd<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\u2014 Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) August 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\n\u2014 Surya Pratap Singh IAS Rtd. (@suryapsingh_IAS) August 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just like Sreejesh, India captain Harmanpreet Singh also showcased his best skills. He scored two goals against Spain, finishing as India’s highest goal-scorer at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of ten goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n