New Delhi: The Kerala authorities on Wednesday introduced a money prize of Rs 2 crore for PR Sreejesh, the legendary goalkeeper of Indian hockey and who performed a key position in getting the staff its second consecutive medal on the Paris Olympics. In response to an announcement from the Chief Minister’s Workplace, a call on this regard was taken in a cupboard assembly chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. It mentioned, “PR Sreejesh, who was a member of the Indian hockey staff that gained the bronze medal on the Paris Olympics, can be given a money prize of Rs 2 crore.” Sreejesh retired from the game after the Paris Olympics. Odisha Chief Minister additionally showered cash on the Indian hockey staff
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced money prizes for the staff members, with the state’s star participant Amit Rohidas being given Rs 4 crore. Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was given Rs 50 lakh whereas the opposite gamers of the staff got Rs 15 lakh every. The assist workers was given Rs 10 lakh every.
Indian hockey staff captain Harmanpreet Singh mentioned on Wednesday that regardless of creating many possibilities, it was unlucky to lose to Germany within the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics. However on the similar time, he termed the efficiency of profitable the second consecutive bronze medal as a giant achievement. India gained the bronze medal by defeating Spain in Paris and thus repeated the efficiency of the Tokyo Olympic Video games. Earlier within the semi-finals, it needed to face defeat by 2-3 to the present world champion Germany. The Indian staff was honored by the Odisha authorities on Wednesday.
What did captain Harmanpreet say?
Harmanpreet mentioned on this event, ‘The match in opposition to Germany was very shut. We created many possibilities however luck was not with us that day and we missed some alternatives.’ He mentioned, ‘However I believe profitable the bronze medal was additionally crucial. This was our final match within the event and I’m feeling very joyful after profitable the match. We had been making an attempt to satisfy our dream (of profitable gold) however someway luck didn’t favour us.’ Harmanpreet mentioned, ‘We had an opportunity to win a bronze medal and we entered the sphere with the purpose of profitable. We’ve got gained two medals consecutively and this can be a huge achievement.’ The Indian captain was very proud of the welcome and respect he acquired in Odisha. He mentioned, ‘We’re getting love and respect from all sides. At any time when the staff comes right here, whether or not it’s to play in a event or after profitable a medal, it all the time feels good… we get lots of respect right here.’