Pairs(Sports Reporter):India vs Britain Hockey: Controversy Erupts Over Umpiring, Coaching,Hockey India has officially raised concerns about the quality of umpiring and decision-making in the ongoing Paris Olympics, following India’s nail-biting penalty shootout win over Great Britain in the quarterfinals. The match was marred by controversy, including a red card for Indian player Amit Rohidas and allegations of coaching by the Great Britain goalkeeper during the shootout.
It has been learnt that the hearing on Amit Rohidas will be later tonight. The India players is likely to serve a one-match ban, which will see him sit out the semi-final. But the Paris Olympics Tournament Director will take final call after reviewing the incident.
Meanwhile, the immediate aftermath of the India vs Great Britain match saw massive controversy. One of the more serious concerns raised by the Indian hockey federation from the India vs Great Britain hockey match was that the Great Britain goalkeeper was getting coaching from behind the goalpost during the shoot-out and was using a video tablet during the India vs Great Britain shoot-out.
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India played with one man short for nearly 40 minutes after Rohidas’ red card, which is likely to result in a one-match ban, forcing him to sit out the semi-final. However, the final decision rests with the Paris Olympics Tournament Director after reviewing the incident.
The Indian hockey federation has also protested against the Great Britain goalkeeper receiving coaching from behind the goalpost and using a video tablet during the shootout, which is against the rules. Hockey India has sought action over these incidents, highlighting the need for fair play and consistent decision-making in the tournament.
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