Amit Rohidas’ red card for a dangerous stick tackle on a Great Britain player has put him in hot water. The Indian midfielder will face a judicial panel to determine the length of his suspension. This could very well affect Indian Hockey Team’s chances at Paris Olympics semi-finals.
Indian Hockey Team will either face Germany or Argentina in the semi-final.
If found guilty of a serious offense, Amit Rohidas could miss not only the upcoming semifinal clash but also potentially the rest of the tournament. The decision will have a significant impact on India’s chances of winning medal at the Paris Olympics.
Will Amit Rohidas miss India next match?
It is very likely that Amit Rohidas will miss India’s Paris Olympics semi-final clash. Because a straight red card for putting a hockey stick on an opponent’s face usually result in missing the next match.
In the end, it will be the decision of the tribunal on how dangerous they see Indian’s challenge on Great Britain player.
It is to be noted that the one match ban could very well be extended by the tribunal, depending on how they see Amit Rohidas case.
India appeal against Red Card
India has already made an appeal against the red card. The Indian hockey team is awaiting the outcome of an appeal to determine Amit Rohidas’ participation in the upcoming semifinal. The red card issued to Rohidas during the quarterfinal match against Great Britain has placed his availability for the next game in doubt. The decision on the appeal will be made by the tournament director.
Why Amit Rohidas received red card?
Amit Rohidas, a key member of the Indian hockey team, was shown a red card during the quarterfinal match against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Rohidas’s stick made contact with Will Calnan’s face.
The decision to issue a red card was made after a referral to the video umpire, who deemed the contact intentional. This ruling meant India had to play the remainder of the match with ten players.
According to Law 9.2 of the ‘Players Conduct’ rules of the International Hockey Federation (IHF): “Players on the field must hold their stick and not use it in a dangerous way. Players must not lift their stick over the heads of other players.”
The red card was a significant setback for India, but the team displayed remarkable resilience to overcome the challenge and secure a victory in the shootout.
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