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PM Modi's heartfelt letter to PR Sreejesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to PR Sreejesh lauding the star goalkeeper for his stellar performance in the Olympic Games and his contribution to bringing successive Bronze medals to the country. The letter dated August 16, was shared by Sreejesh on his X account.

News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: September 11, 2024, 01:50 PM - 2 min read

Indian hockey squad met PM Modi after defending their Bronze medal in the just completed Paris Olympic games. File Photo.


Retired Indian hockey star P R Sreejesh has shared a letter on social media that he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently in which the PM has lauded the former goalkeeper for his service to the game and expressed confidence in his ability to be "impactful" as the new national junior coach.

 

Sreejesh called time on his illustrious 15-year career after India's bronze-winning Paris Olympic campaign, which was his and the team's second successive Games medal after the bronze in Tokyo.

 

Known as 'The Wall' for his impeccable skills in front of the goalpost, Sreejesh was instrumental in guiding the team through remarkable successes, including two Asian Games gold medals, and two Champions Trophy silver medals.

 

Following his retirement, Hockey India appointed Sreejesh as the head coach of the junior men's team and he vowed to make India a "powerhouse in hockey".

 

Confident of Sreejesh's impact as junior team coach, PM Modi wrote: "I am sure your work in the new role will be as impactful and inspirational."


 "As you call it a day on your playing career, I wish to convey my heartfelt appreciation for your monumental contributions to Indian hockey," Modi wrote in the letter dated August 16.

 

Sreejesh thanked Modi for his support.


"Received this heart-warming letter from @narendramodi Sir on my retirement. Hockey is my life and I'll continue to serve the game and work towards making India a power in hockey, the start of which has been made with the 2020, and 2024 Olympic medals. Thank You PM.

 

Sir for your faith in me," Sreejesh wrote in X sharing PM Modi's letter.


On Sreejesh's impactful career, Modi recalled the goalkeeper's heroics in the triumphant Asian Games campaign in 2014. Modi also talked about Sreejesh playing an instrumental role in India's quarterfinal finish in the Rio Olympics and the bronze wins in Tokyo and Paris.

 

"There are countless such memories that one can recall and one letter would never be sufficient! The Prime Minister also hailed Sreejesh's humility.


"Various awards and national and international medals that came your way reflect the heights you have achieved. But what has always stood out about you, Sreejesh, is your humility and grace, both on and off the field," Modi wrote.

 

"I am confident that your passion, dedication and commitment will help nurture the next generation of world-beaters.

 


"I want to thank you for your tireless dedication, your remarkable career and for being a source of immense pride for India. Thanks for all the lovely memories and all the best for the future," he added.

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