Hook Hockey

IHA to review YOG video tower incident

The Irish Hockey Association is conducting an internal review following an incident at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore concerning an Irish representative gaining access to a video tower without accreditation.

The incident led to the suspension of Richard Malone and Una McCarthy for the fifth and sixth place playoff between Ireland ’s U-17 girls and South Africa on August 22.

And – as outlined in the FIH ’s official report – the case has also been referred to the the FIH Hon. Secretary General of FIH for further consideration by the Judicial Commission.

In a statement to the Hook from the IHA, they confirmed “The Irish Hockey Association are reviewing the situation internally with the parties involved. Until the process has been completed we cannot make a comment on the situation”.

The IHA review is likely to take place next week with a statement on the matter to be released once complete.

** As the review process is ongoing, comments may be restricted until the review is completed