India’s Amit Rohidas was shown a red card during the side’s quarterfinal match against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics 2024. The suspension meant India was reduced to 10 men for the remaining contest. The incident occurred in the second minute of the second quarter when Rohidas, while dribbling in the midfield, caught an opponent’s face with his stick. The field umpire referred the decision to the video assistant referee who deemed the hit to be intentional from the Indian player. As a result, Rohidas was given a red card, forcing India to play with one man less for the remaining duration of the match. This incident, which occurred in a crucial quarterfinal match, has sparked debate among hockey fans and experts about the severity of the punishment and the impact it could have on India’s overall performance.
India’s Amit Rohidas Sent Off in Olympic Quarterfinal
