Birmingham games

FIH Hockey World League Final: Hour before India’s bronze medal match against Spain in the men’s hockey event begins at the Paris Olympics, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said his journey of playing the sport internationally has been nothing short of extraordinary.

The bronze medal game for India in the Paris Olympics is Sreejesh’s final international hockey game for India, as he aims to end his 18-year career on a high. "As I stand between the posts for the final time, my heart swells with gratitude and pride. This journey, from a young boy with a dream to the man defending India's honour, has been nothing short of extraordinary.

"Today, I play my last match for India. Every save, every dive, every roar of the crowd will forever echo in my soul. Thank you, India, for believing in me, for standing by me. This is not the end, but the beginning of cherished memories. Forever a custodian of dreams. Jai Hind," wrote Sreejesh in a post on his social media accounts.