Paris Olympics 2024: India's star defender Amit Rohidas was given a red card due to the stick tackle on the Great Britain player and that has put him in a controversy. He might face the wrath of the judicial panel, which will decide the duration of his suspension. If he does get suspended, then it will be a huge blow to the Indian men's hockey team ahead of their semifinal clash.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led side will either lock horns with Germany or Argentina in the semifinals.
If Amit is guilty, then he would not just be missing the semifinal match but can miss the remaining matches also. This will have a huge impact on the team's chances of winning a medal.
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Will Amit Rohidas miss India's next match?
There are high chances that Amit Rohidas would be missing the semifinal match. A straight red card is given when a player directly puts a hockey stick on the face of the opponent and that usually leads to the player sitting out of the next match.
In the end, the panel will decide to see how intense the effect was of the hockey stick on the Great Britain player.
It should be noted here that the panel can extend the ban from more than one match and it will also depend on how they would analyze Amit Rohidas's case.
India appeals against red card
India has already appealed against the red card. The Men in Blue are waiting for the result of this appeal as this will decide Amit Rohidas's future in the semifinal. Rohidas got a red card in the quarterfinal match against Great Britain and that has put his participation in the semifinal in doubt. The tournament director would be making this decision as per the appeal made by India.
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Hockey India 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.
Key issues highlighted include:
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.
Why did Amit Rohidas receive a red card?
India's star defender Amit Rohidas received the red card in their quarterfinal match against Great Britain in the ongoing mega-event. The incident happened in the second quarter where Rohidas's stick had directly hit Will Calnan's face.
The decision to give a red card was made based on the video umpire's decision, who confirmed that the contact was intentional. This led to the Men in Blue playing with 10 players.
Rule 9.2 of FIH states that "Players on the field must hold their stick and not use it dangerously. Players must not lift their stick over the heads of other players.”
The red card decision affected the Indian team immensely but they bounced back brilliantly and won the match in the shootout.