Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:09pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday Sports
India’s hockey team triumphed over Great Britain 1-1 (4-2 SO) in a gripping quarterfinal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with PR Sreejesh emerging as the hero. Despite being a player down for most of the match, Sreejesh’s exceptional goalkeeping, especially in the shootout, was crucial. “Sreejesh was outstanding. His saves were the difference,” praised Indian coach Harendra Singh. Sreejesh himself commented, “I was just focused on doing my job and helping the team.” Successful shootout conversions from Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, and Raj Kumar Pal secured India’s place in the semifinals. “It’s a dream come true to reach the semifinals,” said Sreejesh. India will now face either Argentina or Germany for a spot in the final.
