Delhi SG Pipers, the SG Sports activities, Media and Leisure backed franchise of the upcoming Hockey India League, congratulated its Director of Hockey and Group Mentor PR Sreejesh on successful the distinguished FIH Goalkeeper of the 12 months award on the FIH (Hockey) Stars Awards. Double Olympic medallist Sreejesh prevailed over Netherlands’ Pirmin Blaak, Luis Calzado of Spain, Jean-Paul Danneberg of Germany and Argentina’s Tomas Santiago to bag the highest honour. The 36-year-old Sreejesh retired from the sport after successful a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal on the 2024 Paris Olympics earlier this 12 months following a stellar 18-year-old profession throughout which he made 366 appearances for India.
Apart from the 2 Olympic medals, Sreejesh has gained two gold and one bronze medal on the Asian Video games, two Champions Trophy silvers, two Commonwealth Video games silver medals, an Asia Cup silver, 4 Asian Champions Trophy gold and silver medals amongst others.
Sreejesh was additionally the captain of the nationwide workforce and led India to the quarterfinals of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Sreejesh, nicknamed as “The Wall of Indian Hockey”, performed very important roles in India’s bronze medal-winning feats at Tokyo and Paris Olympics together with his performances underneath the put up.
It’s Sreejesh’s third FIH Goalkeeper of the 12 months award having achieved the popularity back-to-back in 2021 and 2022. He’s additionally the recipient of the nation’s prestigious honours together with the Main Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the Arjuna Award and the World Video games Athlete of the 12 months recognition in 2022.
Congratulating Sreejesh on the achievement and his phenomenal profession, Delhi SG Pipers Head Coach Graham Reid stated, “The Delhi Pipers household prolong its heartfelt congratulations to Sreejesh on being awarded the distinguished FIH Goalkeeper of the 12 months. Over time, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a number of distinctive athletes, however Sreejesh stands out as a real champion who transcends the sport of hockey and the period through which he performed.
“Sreejesh’s exceptional means to adapt and remodel his sport in response to evolving types and techniques has solidified his standing as among the best goalkeepers in trendy hockey. His dedication, ability, and sportsmanship haven’t solely impressed his teammates however have additionally left an indelible mark on the game itself.
“On behalf of all members of the Delhi Pipers, we have a good time this important achievement and look ahead to witnessing Sreejesh’s continued success on and off the sphere. His dedication to excellence serves as a beacon for aspiring athletes in every single place,” the Australian added.
Sreejesh was undoubtedly delighted with the popularity and stated this award will encourage the following era of Indian goalkeepers.
“This award is a recognition to all my achievements and is a crowning second for me as a participant. It’ll be an inspiration for the following era, gamers who performed alongside me and junior workforce goalkeepers who at the moment are working with me. I hope this award might be an inspiration for them. It is a terrific honour and I’m so completely satisfied,” PR Sreejesh stated after successful the award.
“You’ll be able to’t anticipate greater than this, that is one of the best factor that occurred to me.”
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