India to Face Germany in Semifinals
Lovish Chauhan
North News
Chandigarh, August 5
In a major development, Hockey India has expressed serious concerns over the quality of umpiring and decision-making in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games men’s hockey tournament in a complaint to IOC. India, currently ranked fifth in the world, is set to face Germany, the four-time Olympic gold medallists and reigning FIH Hockey World Cup champions, in the semifinals of the men’s hockey competition in Paris on Tuesday.
The controversy has surfaced after the match witnessed a major talking point in the 17th minute as Amit Rohidas was given a red card. The Indian defender was trying to run with the ball and was being challenged by Calnan from behind. Giving details to the media, India hockey in an official statement said that it has officially raised concerns about the quality of umpiring and decision-making in the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 (Men’s tournament). The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game’s outcome include inconsistent video umpire reviews, particularly regarding the red card decision for an Indian player, which has eroded trust in the video review system, coaching of a goalkeeper from behind the goalpost during the shoot-out, use of a video tablet by a goalkeeper during the shoot-out. “ 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,” India Hockey further said. .
