Hockey India has retired the no. 16 jersey in honour of the legendary PR Sreejesh. The 36-year-old has also been named the head coach of India's junior hockey team. Wion's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

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After 19 thrilling days and 329 events the Paris Olympics have finally come to an end the grand finale brought together stars in the world of sport, Hollywood and music in a spectacular closing ceremony.

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Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh's glorious career has come to an end after the goalkeeper won a second straight Olympic bronze medal. Sreejesh spoke to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo in Paris.

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Indian hockey's superstar goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is in Paris for his last dance. The 36-year-old announced on Monday that he will retire after the Olympics. Sreejesh opens up on his retirement and Olympic challenges in an exclusive conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the streets of Paris.

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PR Sreejesh has announced that the Paris Olympics will be his last tournament with the Indian Men's hockey team. The 36-year-old played a key role as India won the bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh spoke to WION Sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo to reflect on that campaign and also look ahead to Paris 2024.

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Ahead of Indian men's hockey team's Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign, in Birmingham, star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh opined on momentum from Tokyo 2020, the road ahead of the 2023 World Cup, and more during an exclusive interaction with WION's Aditya Sahay.

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The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics came as a blow to fans of Indian hockey with the men's team starting the year brightly in the FIH pro league. The wait for an Olympic medal in hockey has been going on since 1980 but goalkeeper and former captain PR Sreejesh believes the initial disappointment has now been replaced by the belief that a further 15 months can help the team emerge as genuine medal contenders at the Tokyo games.

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India hockey player and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was allowed to fly back to Kerala to check on his father, who was hospitalised due to a heart problem.

However, the Indian custodian will return well before India's third and final match against Canada on December 8.

"His father isn't well and there was a big gap before our third match against Canada. So Sreejesh was given permission to visit his family," coach Harendra Singh said at the team's training session on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the Indian hockey team visited the fan park at the Kalinga Stadium complex but Sreejesh wasn't part of the feliciatation organised by the Odisha Police.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India defeated South Africa 5-0 in their first match and drew 2-2 against Belgium. The hosts are currently on top of Pool C with four points, ahead of Belgium (4 points) on goal difference.&nbsp;

Canada are currently third and South Africa fourth. Both have a point each. The last two matches in the pool will decide who finishe on top and makes a direct entry into the quarterfinals.&nbsp;

India hockey player and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was allowed to fly back to Kerala to check on his father, who was hospitalised due to a heart problem. However, the Indian custodian will return well before India's third and final match against Canada on December 8.

India hockey player and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was allowed to fly back to Kerala to check on his father, who was hospitalised due to a heart problem. However, the Indian custodian will return well before India's third and final match against Canada on December 8. "His father isn't well and there was a big gap before our third match against Canada. So Sreejesh was given permission to visit his family," coach Harendra Singh said at the team's training session on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, the Indian hockey team visited the fan park at the Kalinga Stadium complex but Sreejesh wasn't part of the feliciatation organised by the Odisha Police. Meanwhile, India defeated South Africa 5-0 in their first match and drew 2-2 against Belgium. The hosts are currently on top of Pool C with four points, ahead of Belgium (4 points) on goal difference. Canada are currently third and South Africa fourth. Both have a point each. The last two matches in the pool will decide who finishe on top and makes a direct entry into the quarterfinals.

Hockey World Cup: Indian keeper Sreejesh flies home to check on ailing father

Men's Hockey World Cup, considered the most important tournament in field hockey after the Olympics, is scheduled to take place in India from November 28th to December 16th.

Having previously organised the tournament in 1982 and 2010, India is ready to host the prestigious event again in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The excitement for the event is quite evident looking at the online ticket sales. The tickets sales for India matches have already been sold out.

WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Indian hockey coach Harendra Singh, captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the tournament.

"We can never take from any Indian is the emotion for hockey and hockey is always connected with to the heart," said the coach while speaking exclusively to WION.

India won the elusive gold just once in 1975, after that it has mainly been downhill for India as European teams dominated the scene. In the interview with WION's sports editor Digvijay, the coach said that it is the right place and right platform for every player to deliver their best on the field and win gold.

The wall of the Indian hockey team, goalkeeper Sreejesh said that the "the entire team is ready to take up this challenge" in the tournament where 16 countries are participating.

On being asked about the nervousness and anxiety of playing in front of the home crowd, Sreejesh said, "When you are surrounded by your own people, it gives you goosebumps."

He added that it is important to be nervous in such big tournaments as it helps players to deliver their 100 per cent.

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Indian hockey has been through a bad phase when the team struggled on the pitch but in recent years, the young players have proved their mettle winning several medals, including the Champions Trophy and bronze in Asian Games at Jakarta recently.

"We learned from our mistakes and improved ourselves. We worked with good coaches and we won in major tournaments. We are really improving and we are on the right track," said Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh to WION.

"We need to believe that we can do anything. We need to focus on ourselves and believe in ourselves," he added.

For the World Cup, India are placed in Pool C with Belgium, Canada and South Africa and will play their first match against South Africa on the inaugural day, i.e. November 28.

Men's Hockey World Cup, considered the most important tournament in field hockey after the Olympics, is scheduled to take place in India from November 28th to December 16th.

Men's Hockey World Cup, considered the most important tournament in field hockey after the Olympics, is scheduled to take place in India from November 28th to December 16th. Having previously organised the tournament in 1982 and 2010, India is ready to host the prestigious event again in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The excitement for the event is quite evident looking at the online ticket sales. The tickets sales for India matches have already been sold out. WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Indian hockey coach Harendra Singh, captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the tournament. "We can never take from any Indian is the emotion for hockey and hockey is always connected with to the heart," said the coach while speaking exclusively to WION. India won the elusive gold just once in 1975, after that it has mainly been downhill for India as European teams dominated the scene. In the interview with WION's sports editor Digvijay, the coach said that it is the right place and right platform for every player to deliver their best on the field and win gold. The wall of the Indian hockey team, goalkeeper Sreejesh said that the "the entire team is ready to take up this challenge" in the tournament where 16 countries are participating. On being asked about the nervousness and anxiety of playing in front of the home crowd, Sreejesh said, "When you are surrounded by your own people, it gives you goosebumps." He added that it is important to be nervous in such big tournaments as it helps players to deliver their 100 per cent. Great banter and lots of laughter. The three main men of the Indian Hockey team like you have never seen them before.A special buildup to the 2018 @FIH_Hockey World Cup with @HarendraSingh66 @manpreetpawar07 and @16Sreejesh at 730pm on Tuesday on @WIONews @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/tA9CHLa7SY — Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) November 26, 2018 × Indian hockey has been through a bad phase when the team struggled on the pitch but in recent years, the young players have proved their mettle winning several medals, including the Champions Trophy and bronze in Asian Games at Jakarta recently. "We learned from our mistakes and improved ourselves. We worked with good coaches and we won in major tournaments. We are really improving and we are on the right track," said Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh to WION. "We need to believe that we can do anything. We need to focus on ourselves and believe in ourselves," he added. For the World Cup, India are placed in Pool C with Belgium, Canada and South Africa and will play their first match against South Africa on the inaugural day, i.e. November 28.

Ready to take up World Cup challenge, says Indian goalkeeper Sreejesh to WION

Men's Hockey World Cup, considered the most important tournament in field hockey after the Olympics, is scheduled to take place in India from November 28th to December 16th.

Having previously organised the tournament in 1982 and 2010, India is ready to host the prestigious event again in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The excitement for the event is quite evident looking at the online ticket sales. The tickets sales for India matches have already been sold out.

WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Indian hockey coach Harendra Singh, captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the tournament.

"We can never take from any Indian is the emotion for hockey and hockey is always connected with to the heart," said the coach while speaking exclusively to WION.

India won the elusive gold just once in 1975, after that it has mainly been downhill for India as European teams dominated the scene. In the interview with WION's sports editor Digvijay, the coach said that it is the right place and right platform for every player to deliver their best on the field and win gold.

The wall of the Indian hockey team, goalkeeper Sreejesh said that the "the entire team is ready to take up this challenge" in the tournament where 16 countries are participating.

On being asked about the nervousness and anxiety of playing in front of the home crowd, Shreejesh said, "When you are surrounded by your own people, it gives you goosebumps."

He added that it is important to be nervous in such big tournaments as it helps players to deliver their 100 per cent.

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Indian hockey has been through a bad phase when the team struggled on the pitch but in recent years, the young players have proved their mettle winning several medals, including the Champions Trophy and bronze in Asian Games at Jakarta recently.

"We learned from our mistakes and improved ourselves. We worked with good coaches and we won in major tournaments. We are really improving and we are on the right track," said Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh to WION.

"We need to believe that we can do anything. We need to focus on ourselves and believe in ourselves," he added.

For the World Cup, India are placed in Pool C with Belgium, Canada and South Africa and will play their first match against South Africa on the inaugural day, i.e. November 28.

Men's Hockey World Cup, considered the most important tournament in field hockey after the Olympics, is scheduled to take place in India from November 28th to December 16th. Having previously organised the tournament in 1982 and 2010, India is ready to host the prestigious event again in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The excitement for the event is quite evident looking at the online ticket sales. The tickets sales for India matches have already been sold out. WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Indian hockey coach Harendra Singh, captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the tournament. "We can never take from any Indian is the emotion for hockey and hockey is always connected with to the heart," said the coach while speaking exclusively to WION. India won the elusive gold just once in 1975, after that it has mainly been downhill for India as European teams dominated the scene. In the interview with WION's sports editor Digvijay, the coach said that it is the right place and right platform for every player to deliver their best on the field and win gold. The wall of the Indian hockey team, goalkeeper Sreejesh said that the "the entire team is ready to take up this challenge" in the tournament where 16 countries are participating. On being asked about the nervousness and anxiety of playing in front of the home crowd, Shreejesh said, "When you are surrounded by your own people, it gives you goosebumps." He added that it is important to be nervous in such big tournaments as it helps players to deliver their 100 per cent. Great banter and lots of laughter. The three main men of the Indian Hockey team like you have never seen them before.A special buildup to the 2018 @FIH_Hockey World Cup with @HarendraSingh66 @manpreetpawar07 and @16Sreejesh at 730pm on Tuesday on @WIONews @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/tA9CHLa7SY — Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) November 26, 2018 × Indian hockey has been through a bad phase when the team struggled on the pitch but in recent years, the young players have proved their mettle winning several medals, including the Champions Trophy and bronze in Asian Games at Jakarta recently. "We learned from our mistakes and improved ourselves. We worked with good coaches and we won in major tournaments. We are really improving and we are on the right track," said Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh to WION. "We need to believe that we can do anything. We need to focus on ourselves and believe in ourselves," he added. For the World Cup, India are placed in Pool C with Belgium, Canada and South Africa and will play their first match against South Africa on the inaugural day, i.e. November 28.

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