Hockey jersey row: Dilip Tirkey questions process, his federation cites precedent

 Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the jersey colour change process. He stated the decision lacked executive board discussion and his prior knowledge. Executive director RK Srivastava defended the saffron kit based on technical and performance factors. Other board members also raised concerns about transparency and accountability. This controversy emerges amid ongoing governance scrutiny for Hockey India. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the jersey colour change process. He stated the decision lacked executive board discussion and his prior knowledge. Executive director RK Srivastava defended the saffron kit based on technical and performance factors. Other board members also raised concerns about transparency and accountability. This controversy emerges amid ongoing governance scrutiny for Hockey India.