In the ongoing Paris Olympics, the Indian hockey team is spreading excitement with their performance. After having an exciting tournament, India defeated Great Britain in the quarterfinals. They are now all set to play in the semifinal stage. But before stepping into that match, the team faced a setback. The International Hockey Federation has suspended India’s defender Amit Rohidas for one match.
What Happened With the Athlete?
The FIH disciplinary committee has suspended Amit Rohidas for one match following his red card in India’s quarterfinal hockey match against Great Britain. This suspension means he will miss the Paris Olympic semifinal against Germany. Rohidas was sent off after the video umpire ruled that he had intentionally struck a British player’s face with his stick.
In hockey, suspensions are based on the specific nature of the offense, unlike in football where a red card usually results in a one-game ban. The technical delegate reviews the case after the match to determine the appropriate penalty.
Rohidas’s absence will be a significant loss for India as they face Germany in the upcoming semifinal. The decision reflects the seriousness of the incident and the FIH’s commitment to maintaining fair play.
FIH’s Statement:
Regarding this, FIH released a statement. The statement said, “Amit (player No.30 of India) was suspended for one (1) match for a Breach of the FIH Code of Conduct which occurred during match no. M32 India v Great Britain on 4th August, 2024.”
Later he added, “The suspension affects match no.M35 on 6th August 2024, where ROHIDAS Amit will not participate, and India will play with a squad of fifteen (15) players only.”
Hockey India’s Protest:
Hockey India has officially raised concerns about umpiring quality after Amit Rohidas received a red card. Despite this, Hockey India has appealed the decision, according to HI President Dilip Tirkey. Hockey India also issued a long statement.
The statement said, “The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game’s outcome.”
“These incidents have undermined confidence in the officiating process among players, coaches, and fans. Hockey India calls for a thorough review of these matters to uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure fair play in future matches.”
Lastly, the statement added, “These incidents have undermined confidence in the officiating process among players, coaches, and fans. Hockey India calls for a thorough review of these matters to uphold the integrity of the sport and ensure fair play in future matches.”
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