New Delhi, April 29 -- Hockey India has extended its warmest congratulations to PR Sreejesh, former Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper and the current coach of the Indian Junior Men's Team, for being honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
This remarkable recognition places Sreejesh alongside the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, making him only the second hockey player in history to receive the Padma Bhushan. Dhyan Chand was bestowed with this honour in 1956, and nearly seven decades later, Sreejesh's contribution to Indian hockey earns him a place among the greats.
Celebrated as the "God of Modern Indian Hockey," Sreejesh enjoyed a glittering 18-year international career, earning 336 caps for India before bidd...