Hockey India Felicitates PR Sreejesh, Retires His Official Jersey No. 16 - In Pics

India's best goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was feted by the federation, Hockey India with prominent sportspersons and his entire team in attendance for an elaborate felicitation ceremony in New Delhi in which the federation officially announced that they will retire his jersey number 16 and that he will be the next coach of the junior hockey team. Sreejesh announced his retirement after winning back-to-back bronze medals in the Paris Olympics 2024. He was also the flagbearer of the Indian contingent in the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

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Updated on: 15 August 2024 12:24 pm

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Felicitation ceremony of PR Sreejesh Phhoto: PTI/Arun Sharma

Paris Olympics bronze medallist hockey player PR Sreejesh with his teammates and staff, wearing his jersey to honour him, during a felicitation ceremony by Hockey India, in New Delhi.

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PR Sreejesh Felicitation ceremony Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma

Paris Olympics bronze medallist hockey player PR Sreejesh with his teammates and staff during a felicitation ceremony by Hockey India, in New Delhi. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey is also seen.

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PR Sreejesh Retirement Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma

Paris Olympics bronze medallist hockey player PR Sreejesh being presented a jersey by bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker during a felicitation ceremony by Hockey India, in New Delhi.

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Hockey player PR Sreejesh Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma

Paris Olympics bronze medallist hockey player PR Sreejesh during a felicitation ceremony by Hockey India, in New Delhi. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey (left) is also seen.

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Felicitation ceremony of PR Sreejesh Photo: PTI/Arun Sharma

Paris Olympics bronze medallist hockey player PR Sreejesh being felicitated by Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey (right) and others during a ceremony, in New Delhi.

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