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manila game Paris Olympic Games 2024: Hockey Player Amit Rohidas Receives One-Match Ban, To Miss IND Vs GER SF
India's Amit Rohidas receives his marching orders. Photo: X/BoriaMajumdar India's Amit Rohidas receives his marching orders. Photo: X/BoriaMajumdar 
India men's national hockey team have made it through the semi-finals but at the expense of losing out their key defender, Amit Rohidas, who will miss Tuesday's key clash against Germany after he was handed a one-match suspension following his red card against Great Britain in the quarterfinal. (Match Highlights | Schedule & Results | Full Coverage)
This means India will have only 15 players available for the key clash, which is big set back for the eight-time Olympic champions.
"Amit Rohidas was suspended for one match for a breach of the FIH Code of Conduct which occurred during the India vs Great Britain match on August 4," a FIH official statement read.
"The suspension affects match No. 35 (India's semi-final match against Germany), where Amit Rohidas will not participate and India will play with a squad of 15 players only."
Rohidas was sent off the pitch against Great Britain almost 40 minutes from the final hooter after his stick unintentionally hit a rival player on Sunday.
India played with a man short as they eked out a 1-1 draw at full-time in the quarter-final with PR Sreejesh putting up a 'Man of the Match' performance to sail Harmanpreet Singh's side into the semis.
PR Sreejesh Wonders About Final Curtain As Indian Hockey Team Eyes Semifinal Glory At Paris 2024 However, post-match, Hockey India sent out a press release regarding the match officials.
Hockey India issues a statement about officiating. pic.twitter.com/Ul0ywZASnu
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 4, 2024Hockey India has officially raised concerns about the quality of umpiring and decision-making in the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024. The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game's outcome.
The issues that have been highlighted by Hockey India for the quarter-final matches are as follows:
1. Inconsistent video umpire reviews, particularly regarding the red card decision for an Indian player, which has eroded trust in the video review system.
2. Coaching of a goalkeeper from behind the goalpost during the shoot-out.
3. 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 will face Germany in the semi-final on 6 August.manila game