Celebrated hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will stand alongside star shooter Manu Bhaker as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent during the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. This honour recognizes Sreejesh’s significant contributions to the team and marks a fitting conclusion to his remarkable career.
Sreejesh’s Monumental Career
The 36-year-old Sreejesh recently retired from professional hockey after representing India in four editions of the Summer Games. His instrumental role helped India secure their second-straight Olympic bronze medal in Paris.
Manu Bhaker, the 23-year-old pistol shooter, made history by winning two medals at Paris 2024. She became the second Indian woman, after PV Sindhu, to achieve this feat at the Olympics.
PT Usha said "I spoke to Neeraj Chopra, grace with which he agreed that Sreejesh should be the flag bearer at the closing ceremony – he told 'Mam, even if you had not asked me, I would have suggested Sree bhai's name' – it showed the immense respect Neeraj has for Sree & his… pic.twitter.com/bi8Ab0gnF6
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2024
Wrestler Bajrang Punia carried India’s flag during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics three years ago. The Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, scheduled for August 11, will be a momentous occasion as Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker lead the Indian delegation with pride and honour.
