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An emotional PR Sreejesh on Thursday recreated his iconic celebration from the Tokyo Olympics after the Indian hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 to clinch the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In Tokyo, where India had won bronze, Sreejesh posed for an iconic picture as he sat on top of the goalpost, throwing his hands in the air.
After India defeated Spain on Thursday, Sreejesh showcased that celebration once again in Paris, with his teammates watching him on. Prior to the Paris Olympics, Sreejesh had announced that the Olympics would be his final outing for India, thus ending a remarkable 18-year career.
PR Sreejesh at the top! Goodbye hero. pic.twitter.com/cscwIFLuIa
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 8, 2024
The Great Wall of India steps down!
— Darshana Jardosh (@DarshanaJardosh) August 8, 2024
Our legendary keeper, PR Sreejesh, ends his phenomenal career with one more Bronze medal to his name. 🥉
Thank you for the unforgettable saves and the immense pride you’ve brought to the nation. Your legacy will live on forever. 🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/EtCZk5ICA8
PR Sreejesh @16Sreejesh ), the stalwart Indian goalkeeper, ended his 18-year hockey career with a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, leading India to victory over Spain. His legacy of excellence and dedication will inspire generations. Well played, Champion! 🇮🇳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/ftVW8AWtbp
— The Indian Index (@Indian_Index) August 8, 2024
India captain Harmanpreet Singh lifted PR Sreejesh on his shoulders and carried him at the ground in the presence of his fans. Head coach Craig Fulton hugged Sreejesh after the full-time buzzer went off.
Should we bow? Yeah, he's a king 👑#OlympicsonJioCinema #OlympicsonSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Olympics #Hockey #Sreejesh pic.twitter.com/A9RcEm7d6K
— JioHotstar Reality (@HotstarReality) August 8, 2024
Back-to-back medal victories secured by the Indian Hockey team in the Olympics! 🥉😍
— JioHotstar Reality (@HotstarReality) August 8, 2024
Keep watching the action from #Paris2024 LIVE on #Sports18 & stream for FREE on #JioCinema #OlympicsonJioCinema #OlympicsonSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Olympics #Hockey pic.twitter.com/TEG5RxCJnj
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In the bronze medal match, Spain led against India in the second quarter on the back of a goal from Marc Marc Miralles. India, however, responded strongly on the back of two goals from Harmanpreet in just a gap of three minutes. Harmanpreet scored the equaliser in the 30th minute before helping India take the lead in the 33rd minute. India had suffered a 2-3 loss to Germany in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
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