Tirkey slams Hockey India DG, seeks detailed response on jersey change queries
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has demanded a detailed, point-by-point explanation from the organization's Director General regarding the recent change in the national team's jersey. Tirkey emphasized that the board must follow proper institutional processes and transparency, arguing that the leadership acts as trustees of the sport rather than owners.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights internal governance struggles within major national sports bodies and the importance of transparency in decision-making regarding national symbols.
The jersey controversy in Indian hockey has now developed into a full-blown internal battle with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey taking strong exception to the less-than-satisfactory response on his notice seeking details on the uniform change.
Tirkey had earlier sought an explanation on the process and basis for the change in the national team’s playing colours from HI Director General Cdr. R.K. Srivastava, who had claimed that such operational decisions were not brought before the Executive Board earlier as well. Tirkey has now shot back and, on Monday, directed Srivastava to file a point-by-point response to the objections raised in a fresh mail addressed to all EB members, a copy of which is with The Hindu .
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