Indian businessman announces Rs 1 crore reward to hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

An Indian businessman from the Persian Gulf on Monday announced a cash award of 1 crore rupees to hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who became one of the stars of the historic bronze medal of the Indian men’s hockey team at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

“Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh played a crucial role in helping the Indian hockey team secure bronze at the Olympics. We acknowledge his contributions and are pleased to announce a cash reward of Rs. 1 crore for him”, said Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, in a tweet.

The Indian hockey team rewrote history in the Tokyo Olympics as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, defeating a plucky Germany 5-4 to win the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match held on August 5.

Leading 5-4, India conceded a penalty corner six seconds from the final hooter, but Sreejesh and the defence once again came to the side’s rescue.