The award comes after the team’s bronze medal-winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics.
Dr. Shamshir viola, a non-resident Indian healthcare entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates), has announced a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for the Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. The announcement was made after the Indian hockey team registered a historic win at the Olympics. a series of significant savings by Sreejesh enabled India to win the match against Germany, ending a 41-year drought for the country’s hockey team at the Olympics. Sreejesh, who hails from Kerala, made a brilliant save in the last few seconds of the match to win the bronze medal for India in Tokyo.
“Through his outstanding performance in the Olympics, Sreejesh has brought joy to Indians across the world. As a Malayali fellow, I am very proud of his achievement. Thanks to his efforts, interest in hockey has revived. His performance, along with that of the entire Indian hockey team, will serve as an encouragement to hundreds of youth of the country,” said Dr Vayil, President and MD, UAE-based VPS HealthcareAnnouncing the award, he said.
While many organizations control board for cricket In India (BCCI) has announced individual cash awards for the hockey team, making it the biggest cash award announced for Sreejesh, a press release from VPS Healthcare said. Dr Vayil also personally called up the goalkeeper and congratulated him for his exemplary performance. Sreejesh has thanked him for his message and gesture of appreciation. He says that he is overwhelmed and surprised by the reward.
“Dr Vayalil has congratulated the entire team for this great achievement and offered to extend his support to us. The announcement of Rs 1 crore bounty surprised me. The reward of winning a medal in the Olympics is pleasant news and I feel very fortunate to have received it,” Sreejesh said.
In the last two decades, Sreejesh has carved a niche for himself in the field of hockey. Entering the junior national hockey team in the early 2000s, he worked hard to earn his place in the national team. a Padma Shri Award WinnerHe also served as the captain of the national team in 2016 and led India to the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics. His quick reflexes and consistent performance have earned him the nickname ‘The Great Wall of India’.
“This cash award is a token of our appreciation for the hard work put in by Sreejesh over the years. His stellar performance in this Olympics will be cherished by people for years to come. I am sure he will serve as an inspiration to the next generation of players from the state,” said Dr Vayil.
Sreejesh, who returned to India on Monday after a successful Tokyo campaign, will be presented with a cash prize at a special function in Kochi.
Dr. Shamshir viola, a non-resident Indian healthcare entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates), has announced a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for the Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. The announcement was made after the Indian hockey team registered a historic win at the Olympics. a series of significant savings by Sreejesh enabled India to win the match against Germany, ending a 41-year drought for the country’s hockey team at the Olympics. Sreejesh, who hails from Kerala, made a brilliant save in the last few seconds of the match to win the bronze medal for India in Tokyo.
“Through his outstanding performance in the Olympics, Sreejesh has brought joy to Indians across the world. As a Malayali fellow, I am very proud of his achievement. Thanks to his efforts, interest in hockey has revived. His performance, along with that of the entire Indian hockey team, will serve as an encouragement to hundreds of youth of the country,” said Dr Vayil, President and MD, UAE-based VPS HealthcareAnnouncing the award, he said.
While many organizations control board for cricket In India (BCCI) has announced individual cash awards for the hockey team, making it the biggest cash award announced for Sreejesh, a press release from VPS Healthcare said. Dr Vayil also personally called up the goalkeeper and congratulated him for his exemplary performance. Sreejesh has thanked him for his message and gesture of appreciation. He says that he is overwhelmed and surprised by the reward.
“Dr Vayalil has congratulated the entire team for this great achievement and offered to extend his support to us. The announcement of Rs 1 crore bounty surprised me. The reward of winning a medal in the Olympics is pleasant news and I feel very fortunate to have received it,” Sreejesh said.
In the last two decades, Sreejesh has carved a niche for himself in the field of hockey. Entering the junior national hockey team in the early 2000s, he worked hard to earn his place in the national team. a Padma Shri Award WinnerHe also served as the captain of the national team in 2016 and led India to the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics. His quick reflexes and consistent performance have earned him the nickname ‘The Great Wall of India’.
“This cash award is a token of our appreciation for the hard work put in by Sreejesh over the years. His stellar performance in this Olympics will be cherished by people for years to come. I am sure he will serve as an inspiration to the next generation of players from the state,” said Dr Vayil.
Sreejesh, who returned to India on Monday after a successful Tokyo campaign, will be presented with a cash prize at a special function in Kochi.
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