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The speaker is saying that the Olympics can be full of distractions and can feel almost unreal because of everything happening around you. The quote suggests that staying focused there can be difficult because the setting feels exciting and overwhelming.
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Originally said in English.
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About P. R. Sreejesh
Indian field hockey coach and former player
P. R. Sreejesh is an Indian field hockey coach and former player, best known as the captain of the India national field hockey team and as a key member of the squads that won bronze at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. He was born Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh. He won the FIH Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2020, 2022, and 2024. His honours include the Arjuna Award in 2015, the Padma Shri in 2017, the Khel Ratna in 2021, and the Padma Bhushan in 2025. He has also coached the Indian men’s U21 team and Delhi SG Pipers, and as head coach he led India to bronze at the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu.
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