Sargent labels Hockey Ireland approach to Covid-19 return to play as ‘tone deaf’
International player says level of sanctions ‘putting so much stress on so many people’
Johnny Watterson
Cliodhna Sargent (left) in action for Cork Harlequins against Sarah Hawkshaw of Railway Union during an EY Women’s Hockey League match at Park Avenue in Sandymount in 2018. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Irish international and Cork Harlequins player Dr Cliodhna Sargent has doubled down on her criticism of the sport’s governing body, Hockey Ireland (HI), saying they are ‘tone deaf’ to real health concerns regarding Covid-19.