Sreejesh P R

What a special day for Indian hockey! Congratulations to Manpreet on becoming the highest-capped Indian hockey player. Reaching 413 international matches is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, consistency, and passion for the game. A true legend of Indian hockey, and with the way he’s going, 484 is certainly within reach!

The victory over Germany made this special occasion even sweeter. It was a great team performance, with excellent fighting spirit and teamwork throughout.

It was also surprising to see the German side commit so many basic errors, forcing play unnecessarily and relying on too many direct balls into the circle. They looked uncharacteristically disorganised and lacked their usual structure.

First family train trip—making memories one station at a time 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

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Happy birthday my boy 🤗

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From 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run Organising and planning meeting,with collector Anu Kumari IAS and the dignitaries from KOA,

the launch of the Mathrubhoomi Football Special Edition. ⚽📖
A special moment shared with Sports Minister Janeesh Kumar and Deputy Speaker Shanimol Usman.

ഉയരം കൂടിയവരുടെ കൂടെ ഉയരത്തിൽ ചിന്തിക്കുന്ന ഞാനും 😎

“Growing old with you is my favorite adventure. Since 2002, we’ve shared countless memories, faced life’s ups and downs together, and our bond only grows stronger with each passing year. Happy Birthday, Ikkru.

Room 101
Where memories rest quietly for a while.

It’s seems like My coaching career comes to an end after 1.5 years, during which we played 5 tournaments and secured 5 podium finishes, including a Junior World Cup bronze medal.

I have heard about coaches getting fired after bad performances.
But this is the first time I am experiencing being removed to make way for a foreign coach.

The Hockey India President stated that the chief coach of the senior men’s team prefers a foreign head coach for the junior team, believing it will help develop Indian hockey from the junior level through to the senior level. Hence, the continued preference for foreign coaches —

Can’t Indian coaches develop Indian hockey?

On 07-03-2026, during a meeting with the Hon’ble Sports Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, I was told, “Sreejesh, we need coaches like you to step up and lead our country as we prepare for 2036.”

However, Hockey India continues to place its trust in foreign coaches over Indian ones across all four teams.

“Let this smile stay forever ❤️
Happy 13th wedding anniversary, Ikkru 🥰
Through every moment, every challenge, and every happiness… grateful to walk this journey together. ❤️”