PT Usha Praises PR Sreejesh for Heroic Performance in Paris Olympics Quarterfinal
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President PT Usha applauded Indian Men’s Hockey Team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh following his brilliant performance in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Thrilling Quarterfinal Match
The Indian men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated Great Britain in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics and advanced into the semifinal. The scores were level at 1-1 after the end of regulation time, and India won the shootout 4-2.
PT Usha wrote on X, “Shaking the hand that showed nerves of steel today! A well-earned victory for Team India and Sreejesh, the ‘Wall of Hockey’ for a great game! All our best wishes and blessings to the entire team for the next match.”
Match Highlights
In the second quarter of the match, India took a 1-0 lead after skipper Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner. India had four penalty corner opportunities while Great Britain had five in the second quarter. Earlier in the second quarter, India’s Amit Rohidas was given a red card after he raised his stick and caught opponent William Calnan’s head. India played the rest of the match one-man down. Before halftime, Great Britain’s Lee Morton scored the equalizer.
In the second half, Great Britain failed to score despite multiple opportunities. In the shootout, India scored all four of their attempts, while Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh saved one, helping India move into the semifinals.
Previous Match Against Australia
Earlier in the tournament, the Indian men’s hockey team bounced back with a 3-2 win over Australia in their Pool B match. Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh scored within a space of two minutes in the first quarter. Thomas Craig converted a penalty corner for Australia, and Harmanpreet scored his second goal in the third quarter. A late penalty conversion from Blake Govers ensured a thrilling end to the contest, in which India collected three points.
Doubts Revealed
PT Usha -: PT Usha is a famous Indian athlete known for her speed in running. She is often called the ‘Queen of Indian track and field.’ She is now the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOC).
PR Sreejesh -: PR Sreejesh is a well-known Indian hockey player who plays as a goalkeeper. He is famous for his excellent skills in stopping goals.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
Quarterfinal -: A quarterfinal is a match in a tournament that decides which team will move on to the semifinals. It is one of the last eight matches in the competition.
Harmanpreet Singh -: Harmanpreet Singh is an Indian hockey player who is the captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. He leads the team in matches and helps make important decisions.
Great Britain -: Great Britain is a country in Europe that includes England, Scotland, and Wales. They have their own hockey team that competes in international tournaments.
Shootout -: A shootout is a way to decide the winner of a hockey match if the game is tied. Players take turns trying to score goals one-on-one against the goalkeeper.
Amit Rohidas -: Amit Rohidas is an Indian hockey player who plays as a defender. He helps protect the goal from the opposing team.
Red card -: A red card is shown by the referee to a player who has broken the rules very badly. It means the player has to leave the game and cannot come back.
Semifinals -: Semifinals are the matches that decide which teams will play in the final. There are usually four teams left in the competition at this stage.
Pool B -: Pool B is a group of teams that play against each other in the first round of a tournament. The best teams from each pool move on to the next round.
