Paris Olympics 2024: Indias crucial defender Amit Rohidas will not participate in the Olympic mens hockey semifinal against Germany on Tuesday, August 6. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has denied Hockey Indias appeal against Rohidas one-match suspension. This leaves India with a reduced squad of just 15 players for this critical match.Red card incidentRohidas received a red card late in the quarterfinal against Great Britain. Approximately 40 minutes before the final whistle, during a midfield scuffle with Will Calnan, Rohidas stick accidentally struck Calnans face while he was attempting to evade him. Although the on-field umpire initially did not deem the incident a serious offense, a video referral led to the decision to issue a red card.FIHs statementThe FIH has confirmed the suspension, stating, Amit Rohidas was suspended for one match due to a breach of the FIH Code of Conduct during the India vs Great Britain match on August 4. The suspension affects match No. 35 (Indias semifinal against Germany), where Amit Rohidas will not participate. Hockey Indias appeal has been rejected after inspection and deliberations.Indias resiliant performance vs Great BritainDespite being down a player, India managed to hold Great Britain to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a penalty corner in the 22nd minute to give India the lead. However, Great Britain equalized shortly after, and the match progressed to a penalty shootout. Indias goalkeeper PR Sreejesh delivered a stellar performance, leading India to a 4-2 victory in the shootout and securing their place in the semifinal against Germany.
