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Hockey India strips DG of powers after row over trip

2 sourcesUpdated 12 Sept 2026, 4:40 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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Hockey India stripped RK Srivastava of all powers and sent him a show-cause notice.

The notice cites eight alleged administrative lapses.

The contested actions include a shift in the national team playing jersey color.

It also cites travel to a World Cup despite presidential directives to stay in India.

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The report says internal disciplinary and POSH matters are part of the allegations.

Srivastava has four weeks to respond.

The account links the dispute to concerns raised by Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and former president Narinder Batra.

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The reporting agrees that Hockey India has moved against RK Srivastava by removing his powers and seeking an explanation. It also agrees that the action is tied to allegations involving administrative decisions, travel, and internal matters.

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What remains open is Srivastava’s response to the show-cause notice. The final outcome may depend on how the cited allegations are addressed and whether any facts are disputed.

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The neutral coverage says Hockey India has removed RK Srivastava’s powers and issued a detailed show-cause notice. It emphasizes that the notice lists eight alleged administrative lapses, including the jersey-colour change and travel to a World Cup despite instructions to remain in India. The account also says internal disciplinary and POSH matters are among the cited issues. Srivastava is given four weeks to reply.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Outlook India
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From Jersey Row To Netherlands Trip: Why Dilip Tirkey Stripped Hockey India DG RK Srivastava Of His Powers

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Hockey India has stripped Director General RK Srivastava of all powers and issued a show-cause notice detailing eight alleged administrative lapses. The contested actions include an unauthorized shift in the national team playing jersey color, travel to a World Cup despite presidential directives to stay in India, and handling of internal disciplinary and POSH matters. Srivastava has four weeks to respond to the charges. The report outlines accusations originating from Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and former president Narinder Batra regarding executive accountability and expenditure.