Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claimed the national team's jersey colour change to saffron for the World Cup was made without his knowledge or executive board approval, sparking debate and further scrutiny on the federation's governance amid existing harassment allegations.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the executive board about the decision to change the national team's jersey to saffron, citing lack of prior consultation. This internal dispute highlights governance issues amid existing harassment allegations against senior officials.
Bhola Nath Singh was re-elected unopposed as Hockey Jharkhand president for a fourth consecutive term, despite a legal challenge citing the National Sports Governance Act, 2025's term limits. Hockey Jharkhand defends the election based on Singh's role in an international federation.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has called an emergency Executive Board meeting to address multiple allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct, and ethical violations against coaches and officials, citing damage to the organization's reputation and the sport's integrity.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp. This incident highlights concerns about monitoring in grassroots sports setups.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp.
Jude Felix criticizes Hockey India for removing PR Sreejesh as coach after 15 months, suggesting he could have developed a new generation of goalkeepers. Felix also questions the reliance on foreign coaches and lack of progress in Indian hockey despite investments.
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh publicly disputes Hockey India's decision not to renew his contract as junior men's team coach, questioning the reliance on foreign coaches and lack of clarity on development team structure.
Hockey India denies firing PR Sreejesh, stating his junior men's coach contract ended in December 2025 and a new coach was selected based on merit. Sreejesh had questioned the preference for foreign coaches despite his successful tenure with five podium finishes.
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh criticizes Hockey India for abruptly ending his tenure as junior men's coach, allegedly to hire a foreign coach, despite his team's consistent success.
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh criticizes Hockey India for abruptly ending his tenure as junior men's coach despite successes, allegedly to hire a foreign coach, questioning if Indian coaches can't develop Indian hockey.
The Delhi High Court has found Hockey India and its secretary general guilty of contempt for wilfully disobeying a prior order. Officials were directed to allow Syeed Asima Ali access to executive board meetings but failed to provide necessary links for multiple sessions.
The Delhi High Court has held Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh in contempt for failing to provide executive board meeting links to Vice President Syeed Asima Ali, as ordered in January 2025. Sentencing is scheduled for May 4.
