Hockey India President Tirkey Demands Point-by-Point Response Over Jersey Change Dispute

Published Aug 3, 03:16 PM UTC

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has escalated a dispute over the national team's jersey change, demanding a point-by-point response from Director General R.K. Srivastava. Tirkey criticized the decision-making process, questioning the authority, consultations, and timing of the change to saffron-colored jerseys just before the World Cup. He directed Srivastava to provide specific details including the authority for the change, timeline, names of all involved, internal correspondence, player feedback, and testing records. Tirkey emphasized that Hockey India is a trustee of a national legacy and that the Executive Board, comprising former Olympians, must oversee such decisions. The move has triggered backlash from fans and former players.