Hockey India (HI) has said it will impose strict penalties on players, officials and coaches participating in the senior nationals in Bhopal conducted by the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), which began Sunday.

The K.P.S Gill-led IHF has sprung back to life after the Delhi High Court lifted the suspension imposed by Indian Olympic Association. HI, an ad-hoc body which was formed by IOA after IHF's suspension, has the recognition of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).