New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian Olympic contingent at his residence after the culmination of the Paris Olympics, a video of hockey legend PR Sreejesh’s son’s interaction with the PM went viral. India contingent, after bagging a total of 6 medals at the recently-concluded event, were felicitated by PM Modi and a day earlier, by President Droupadi Murmu.
Ye Maarta hai: PM Modi to Sreejesh’s son
Meanwhile, a video of the meeting is going viral on social media in which PM Modi could be seen having a quality time with the family. In the same clip, the PM asks Sreejesh’s son Sreeansh “ye maarta hai (Does he hit you)?” after pointing towards the retired hockey star. The boy nodded in reply, leaving everyone in splits. Later in the video, the PM was seen offering sweet to the kid while having fun with him at the same time.
Watch the video here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting PR Sreejesh & his family after the historic Bronze medal at Paris Olympics 👏 pic.twitter.com/oV98ELbgW8
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 16, 2024
Meanwhile, the Indian goalkeeping legend was accorded a warm welcome upon his return to Kochi, after India beat Spain 2-1 in the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match. Sreejesh, who bid adieu to international hockey, will spend the next 2-3 months to mentally prepare himself to transition from a player to a coach.
“Working hard for the country, sacrificing a lot and then winning a medal, it is not just for me, but for the country. So, to be a part of this happiness, the welcome organised by everyone, is like the cherry on top of the cake. The pleasure is doubled,” he said, speaking to reporters outside the airport.
“But, as a coach, what all I should do or the transition from a player to a coach, I have to mentally prepare for that. So, I will spend the next 2-3 months on that,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met retired India hockey player PR Sreejesh and his family at his residence and enjoyed a funny conversation with his kid. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
