India’s legendary hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will receive a big honour from Hockey India after the federation announced its decision to retire jersey no. 16 on Wednesday (Aug 14).

Hockey India to retire No. 16 jersey in honour of two-time Olympic medalist PR Sreejesh

PR Sreejesh, a veteran Indian goalkeeper, stated on Saturday that a lot will rely on his fitness and performance in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. For his performance in India's historic bronze medal-winning accomplishment at the Tokyo Olympics, the 33-year-old from Kerala was recently awarded the best goalie title in the men's area at the FIH annual awards.

Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics: PR Sreejesh

After India's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics beating Germany 5-4 in a nail-biting match, WION spoke to the captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, along with the team's coach Graham Reid.

EXCLUSIVE: We were questioned and laughed at in past, this is our answer, says Sreejesh after India win Olympic Hockey bronze - Watch

The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out the entire sporting calendar. While the year 2020 was supposed to be an extremely hectic year in the world of sports, the dreaded virus has left the fans and sportspersons with absolutely no live action at all.

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