Hockey jersey row: Dilip Tirkey questions process, his federation cites precedent
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey emailed the Executive Board questioning the jersey colour change, stating it was made without executive board discussion or his prior knowledge.
Hockey India executive director Commander RK Srivastava defended the switch to a saffron kit, citing technical and performance factors.
Tirkey clarified his objection was to the process, not the colour, and requested a detailed note explaining who authorised the change and why the board was not consulted.
The controversy arises amid ongoing governance scrutiny of Hockey India following allegations of harassment involving senior officials.
The Odisha government sought clarification from Tirkey regarding the jersey change.
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