A biography for P. R. Sreejeshhasn’t been written yet.
“Being in the thick of things is a good thing.”
“In inter-state tournaments, they used to make fun of my gear. It didn't bother me. I had my body and my biggest weapon was my mind.”
“Being a father brings with it a lot of responsibilities, just like being a goalkeeper does.”
“We have an edge over the Asian countries because we are playing European and Indian style of hockey, but we need to perform consistently.”
“When you play big matches there is a lot of pressure.”
“I had ACL, MCL, and meniscus injuries on my right knee.”
“So being a senior player, being a goalkeeper, being a team member, I think saving the ball is my first main priority.”
“Sometimes I miss my family badly. In those weak moments, books come to my rescue because they help me think differently.”
“I am a goalkeeper. My first duty is to save the goal. The second is to communicate with my defenders and organize them.”
“In the morning, I try to read self-help books and books on meditation.”
“When I was young, I didn't know who India's goalkeeper was then.”
“Since 2012, we have had only consultant coaches. They fine-tuned my basics.”
“The best part of a goalkeeper is that when you are the second choice you get to gain a lot of experience by sitting outside and watching.”
“I had to teach myself to walk and run again during rehabilitation.”
“I am up for challenges.”
“Even one player's performance can affect the entire team.”
“Today I am a hero because of the saves. But If I had failed in saving the goal-bound shots in the Asiad finals, I would have been called a traitor.”
“When I started my career I used to concede a lot of goals but still every one had faith in me, they kept motivating me.”
“It was the toughest phase of my life. I suffered almost a career-ending injury. Getting through the first phase of my injury was tough.”
“The motivation will always be there to change the colour of the medal in Paris.”