Indian hockey has been thrust into a fresh controversy at the
Sources have confirmed that the decision to remove Sangha was prompted by formal complaints lodged by an umpire officiating at the event. Further reports indicate that staff at the hotel housing the tournament officials also filed grievances, alleging that Sangha displayed immoral videos and issued threats involving police intervention. These combined reports necessitated immediate disciplinary action from tournament organizers.
History of misconduct and internal scrutiny
The removal of the Jalandhar-based physical education instructor has reignited questions regarding
In response to the earlier incident, Hockey India established a three-member committee to investigate the matter. However, critics have pointed to a lack of transparency in how that case was handled. Asunta Lakra, who served on the committee tasked with reviewing the previous allegations, acknowledged that Sangha was removed from his role at the time. She expressed concern that he was subsequently cleared for such a high-profile assignment at the Asian Games despite his documented history.
The fallout from the previous incident was significant, with the complainant reportedly leaving the profession and moving abroad. With the current allegations now surfacing at a major continental event, the federation faces renewed pressure to address its internal oversight and the criteria used to select officials for prestigious international duties. Hockey India officials have remained largely silent on the specifics of the current situation, though the swift repatriation of the official confirms the severity of the complaints received during the competition.
