Paris Olympics 2024: 'Uphold the integrity...,' Hockey India complaints about umpiring in QF vs Great Britain

Hockey India has raised an official complaint over 'umpiring and decision-making' during their quarterfinal match against Great Britain on Sunday (Aug 4) at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

India went on to win the match 4-2 in shootout after the score was level at 1-1 at the completion of four quarters. It is to be noted that India played most of the match with 10 players after Amit Rohidas was given a red card in the second quarter of the match.

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"The complaint focuses on a critical match between India and Great Britain, where several inconsistencies in officiating potentially influenced the game's outcome," said Hockey India in a statement.

The issues listed in the organisation's statement are as follows:

• 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," the statement further added.

During the match, skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a goal to take India in front after Rohidas' exit.

Great Britain's Morton Lee scored the equaliser nearly five minutes later in the same quarter, and the score remained 1-1 for the remainder of the game.

India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits in the shootout, while the Indians scored on all four attempts.

India will next play the winner of Argentina vs Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday (Aug 6).