NEW DELHI: Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has won the World Games Athlete of the Year award for 2021, becoming only the second sportsperson from the country to win the honour.
A veteran of the Indian hockey scene, the 33-year-old PR Sreejesh played an instrumental role in India’s Tokyo Olympics campaign last year, helping the team win a historic bronze medal.
A total of 24 athletes from 17 countries were nominated for the annual awards based on individual or team performance, social commitment, or fair behaviour
