PM Modi interacts with legend goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's son, asks him to stay back with him; Watch video here

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent after the completion of the Paris Olympics, a video of PR Sreejesh's meeting went viral on social media where the PM asked Sreejesh's son to stay back with him.
In the video that has been making rounds on various social media platforms, PM Modi is seen joking with the legend hockey player's son. The BJP leader is heard asking the young boy to stay back with him.

On being given a warm welcome by the people in the state, Sreejesh told ANI, "It is amazing, from the airport to my hometown I do not know how many children I met. They were all so happy, chanting my name, it is one of the best things for me. A lot of politicians, people and college students were there as well. Thank you all for this great support."


Talking about meeting with PM Modi, Sreejesh said that it is encouraging when the Prime Minister takes out time from his schedule for the athletes despite being the "busiest person in the country". He also revealed that the PM fed a chocolate to his son.



"Whenever we go for any tournament, once you come back, you need to meet him. That is what he says to us. He (PM Modi) always takes time for us. He spent quality time with us, he asked us about our performance, how were the facilities there and talked about what we could do to improve ourselves. It has become a normal routine for us," said Sreejesh.

"It is an encouraging thing for us, the busiest person in the country, finds time for us. He showcased that he is one of the best leaders in the world. I got permission to have my family meet him, he played with my kids and asked my parents and brother how they were doing. It was fantastic. He fed a chocolate to my son," added the hockey legend.

On the occasion of Independence Day, PM Modi met the Indian contingent of the Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Thursday.

The Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, was especially significant as it also served as the farewell game for legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played his last international match.

(with agency inputs)