New Delhi. A historic moment for India came at the Paris Olympics 2024 when hockey great goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ended his international career by winning a bronze medal. This hero of the Indian hockey team made the country proud with his second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympics. Now, Sreejesh and pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, who is also excelling for India at the Paris Olympics, will be the joint flag bearers of the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday gave an important message with the announcement that these two flag bearers will become a source of inspiration for the youth and sports lovers of the country. IOA President PT Usha said that choosing Sreejesh as the flag bearer was an emotional and popular decision, a way to honor his dedication and contribution to the team.
It is an honor and privilege to be named as India’s flagbearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Leading the outstanding Indian contingent with the tricolour in my hands with millions around the world watching is a truly humbling opportunity and one that I will… pic.twitter.com/tQ49SSDTk1
— Manu Bhaker?? (@realmanubhaker) August 5, 2024
Sreejesh, known as the “wall” of the Indian hockey team, announced his retirement after the Paris Olympics. He won the hearts of millions of Indians with his performance in this tournament, and is now preparing to return home to Kerala, where his wife Anishya is making special preparations to welcome him. Anishya, who is a doctor by profession, said that she wants to cook traditional Kerala food for Sreejesh, which he loves very much.
She told that the whole family was sitting in front of the TV during this historic performance of Sreejesh. After winning the bronze medal, Anishya had tears of joy in her eyes, but she controlled herself. She says, “Sreejesh must be missing his home food a lot in Paris. As soon as he returns to India, I will prepare both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes for him.
There is a lot of excitement about the performance of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker has also performed remarkably in pistol shooting with her intelligence and patience in this Olympics, which will take the future of Indian shooting to new heights. The flag bearers of these two players in the closing ceremony are not only a tribute to their individual efforts but also a proud moment for sports lovers of the entire country.
