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The 33-year-old, who hails from Kochi, used to represent Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the Hockey India League. The last edition of the HIL was played in 2017.
"We shared a few moments together and I wished him more laurels," wrote Vijayan in his Facebook post.
Both the athletes will also be sharing anecdotes from their journey and playing a game of hockey on the sets with the host Amitabh Bachchan.
As a token of appreciation, a gold medal of seven sovereigns was presented to him by Malayala Manorama Editor Philip Mathew.
The two goalkeepers from two different eras were brought together by the UAE-based NRI healthcare entrepreneur Dr Shamsheer Valayeel.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper was in fine form as India ended a 41-year wait for an Olympic medal in hockey.
The Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper, who arrived with the Olympic bronze medal held aloft, was greeted by a huge crowd at the Nedumbassery Airport in Kochi
Five days have passed since the Indian hockey team beat Germany in the bronze play-off to earn its first Olympic medal in 41 years, but the ruling Left Democratic Front Government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan,
Sreejesh will be presented with the cash prize at a special function in Kochi later this month.
The mega star says he is eagerly waiting for Sreejesh's return from Tokyo to catch a glimpse of the historic medal.
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