India's Mandeep Singh Dedicates Bronze Medal Win to Retiring Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

India's field hockey team secured a bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over Spain at the Paris Olympics, marking the final game for veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. His stellar performance and the team’s dedication led to this historic win.

India's field hockey team clinched a bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over Spain at the Paris Olympics, an event made more poignant by the retirement of veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh.

Sreejesh, 36, delivered a remarkable performance, helping secure India's second consecutive Olympic bronze for the first time since the 1972 Munich Games. He saved 50 out of 62 shots faced during the campaign, culminating in a memorable farewell.

Forward Mandeep Singh, a longtime teammate, emphasized the emotional significance of the match. He highlighted the team's resolve to win for Sreejesh, who was honored as the 'God of Indian Modern Hockey.' Celebrations peaked when Harmanpreet Singh lifted Sreejesh onto his shoulders, marking a memorable end to an iconic career.