Hockey star P.R. Sreejesh, who was part of the Indian team in the recent Azlan Shah Cup and junior Asian hockey championship, was felicitated at a function at the G.V. Raja Sports School here on Friday.

The function was organised by Kerala Hockey Association along with Thiruvananthapuram District Hockey Association and the G.V. Raja Sports School.

Mementos were presented to Sreejesh, a former student of the sports school.

The 21-year-old IOB employee said he was overwhelmed by the reception and felt honoured.
Sreejesh recalled the reception given to K.M. Beenamol at the sports school after the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

“I dreamt of receiving such a reception at the school one day. Now it is a dream come true for me,” the goalkeeper said.