Indian men's hockey team produced an out of the box performance at the Tokyo Olympics to win the bronze medal. Meanwhile, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh did something special with his award upon reaching his hometown of Kochi.
The Indian hockey team was extraordinary with its performance at the Tokyo Olympics. The men's hockey team produced an unbelievable performance to win the bronze medal and end India's 41-year wait for a hockey medal at the Games.
The moment was extraordinary for veteran Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who had been working hard with the side and his performance for the past few years for this very moment. Consequently, he was emotional after getting the job done.
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While he arrived in Delhi on Monday along with the entire Indian contingent, the whole team celebrated by cutting a special victory cake. Meanwhile, he reached his hometown of Kochi on Tuesday, where he did something special.
Upon arriving, he handed the bronze medal to his father, PR Raveendran. It was indeed a heart touching and actual family moment, not just for him but the entire Indian hockey.
Olympics bronze medallist PR Sreejesh's heartwarming gesture on arrival in Kochi
Hockey team goalkeeper presents his medal to his father P R Raveendran pic.twitter.com/IwQg7dnA3q
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