India men’s hockey team will start with 15 members instead of 16 in the semi-finals at Paris Olympics after Amit Rohidas is handed a one-match suspension. The FIH Technical Delegate issued the suspension for the player, noting that he breached the FIH Code of Conduct in the game against Great Britain.
Rohidas was given a red card following a dangerous tackle resulting in his stick making contact with Will Calnan’s face.
Amit Rohidas suspended for Paris Olympics semis clash
Why is Amit Rohidas suspended?
The incident, which occurred in the second quarter of India’s game against Great Britain, forced the matter to be referred to the video umpire who deemed the contact made as intentional.
While India continued to play with 10 players and went on to beat Great Britain, the side also decided to appeal against red card.
Indian Hockey Team will face Germany in the semi-final.
