Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejese bid bye in style as India retained the Olympic hockey bronze with a 2-1 win over Spain on Thursday. The 36-year-old, featuring in his fourth Olympics, was one of the heroes of India's bronze medal feat. Sreejesh leaves with 336 caps to his credit.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to X to praise Sreejesh on a glorious career.
"അടിപൊളി (Super) PR Sreejesh
You’ve kept the goal with all your heart for so many years. Your dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm for the sport have always been unmatched.
This Olympics, especially the match against Great Britain, where we played with 10 men for about 42 minutes, you were magnificent.
Indian Hockey was privileged to have you. Thank you for the sacrifices. Wish you the best for the second half of your life and career," wrote Tendulkar.
