The brave girl's in hockey team from India protesting against lack of facilities and support from the Indian government officials in Australia during the Pacific School Games surfaced on social media, the Sports Authority of India clarified that no sanction/approval for travel has been accorded to the team and coach, Pradeep Kumar, featured in the video. Neither has The Hockey India approved or approved the tour and sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore has ordered an investigation over the matter.

The video, posted yesterday morning showed a number of girls representing India at the Games, expressing displeasure over the negligence of the 'Indian Officials'. One of the girls goes on to say that they were not made aware of the schedule of their matches that led to them to missing a game. Also, they were not provided with any transportation and had to book cabs on their own to reach the venue.

Later in the evening, The Hockey India tweeted that they have not sent any team nor has the Sports Authority of India involved in the matter. However, FIA (Forum for Indian Australian) a community group that focuses on social issues specific to the Indian-Australian community, reached out to the coach and it was learn that the girls are in Australia for a sports meet of school kids. The team in question comprises school girls from different schools of India playing matches against Australian school teams.