Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran was born on May 8, 1988, in Kizhakkambalam village, Ernakulam district of Kerala into a family of farmers to parents P. V. Raveendran and Usha.

• Parents:
  P. V. Raveendran (Father)
  Usha (Mother)
• Siblings:
  Sreejith Parattu Raveendran
• Spouse:
  Aneeshya
• Children:
  Anusree
  Sreeansh

He attended his initial schooling from St. Antony’s Lower Primary School in Kizhakkambalam. Later, he studied at St. Joseph’s High School in Kizhakkambalam, where he first developed an interest in sports, initially focusing on athletics before shifting his focus to field hockey.

Initially, he trained as a sprinter and pursued long jump and volleyball.

At the age of 12, he joined GV Raja Sports School in Thiruvananthapuram, where his coach recommended goalkeeping. Under hockey coach Jayakumar, he transitioned to field hockey and played in the Nehru Cup.

In 2004, Sreejesh debuted with the Junior National team, playing in a match against Australia in Perth.

Sreejesh made his debut in the senior national team in 2006 at the South Asian Games in Colombo.

Following India’s victory at the “2008 Junior Asia Cup,” he was honored with the “Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament” award.

After being part of the Indian team for six years and frequently losing his place to senior goalkeepers Adrian D’Souza and Bharat Chettri, he became a regular member in 2011.

His breakthrough came with a match-winning performance in the “Asian Champions Trophy Final” in Ordos City, China, where he saved two penalty strokes against Pakistan.

Sreejesh graduated in History from Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Kerala, in 2013.

P.R. Sreejesh married Aneeshya, a former long jumper and sprinter. The couple got married on May 12, 2013.

He secured his second “Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament” award at the “Asia Cup 2013,” where India achieved a commendable second place.

He played a pivotal role in the team that secured a silver medal at the “2014 Commonwealth Games” held in Glasgow.

In the “2014 Asian Games” held in Incheon, South Korea, Sreejesh played a pivotal role in India’s gold medal victory, saving two penalty strokes against Pakistan in the final match.

Sreejesh and Aneeshya welcomed their daughter Anusree in 2014.

His outstanding performance continued at the “2014 Champions Trophy,” where he was honored as the “Goalkeeper of the Tournament.”

In the inaugural season of the “Hockey India League 2013,” Sreejesh was bought by the “Mumbai Magicians” and played two seasons with them.

In 2014 he was acquired by Uttar Pradesh and was with them till the 2015 season.

Sreejesh also became the second Indian to win the “World Athlete of the Year” award.

Sreejesh and Aneeshya welcomed their son Sreeansh in 2017.

In 2017, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports.

At the “Tokyo Olympics 2020,” he played a pivotal role in India’s victory over Germany, earning the country its first hockey bronze medal in 40 years.

The Major Dyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor, was bestowed upon Sreejesh in 2021 for his exceptional contributions to Indian hockey.

He won the “World Games Athlete of the Year” award for 2021.

Sreejesh was an integral part of the Indian hockey team that secured the silver medal at the “2022 Commonwealth Games.”

He was a key player in the Indian hockey team that won the “2023 Asian Champions Trophy” where India beat Malaysia by 4-3 and clinched the title.

PR Sreejesh is gearing up for the Paris Olympics 2024, marking his fourth and likely final Olympic Games appearance.

• FIH Goalkeeper of the Year 2014, 2015
• Hockey India Player of the Year 2015
• Asian Games Gold Medalist 2014, 2018
• Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist 2014, 2018
• Padma Shri 2017
• Arjuna Award 2021
• Major Dyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021
• World Games Athlete of the Year 2021

• “Every match teaches you something new. It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about learning and improving.”
• “In sports, every setback is an opportunity to come back stronger.”
• “Teamwork is the key to achieving greatness in hockey and in life.”

• “PR Sreejesh is a rock-solid presence in goal, a true asset for Indian hockey.”
  – Sjoerd Marijne, Former Coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team
• “Sreejesh’s dedication and passion for the game are unparalleled. He inspires a generation of young goalkeepers.”
  – Rani Rampal, Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team
• “PR Sreejesh is not just a goalkeeper; he’s a leader who embodies resilience and determination on the field.”
  – Viren Rasquinha, Former Captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team
• “Sreejesh’s ability to perform under pressure makes him one of the finest goalkeepers in the world.”
  – Graham Reid, Former Coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team