New Delhi: Hockey India (HI) today dismissed allegations that it was purposefully denying affiliation to Hockey Punjab, saying the delay in recognising the state body was because of some serious allegations made by HP members. “We are in the course of finalising all the affiliation issues, including that of Punjab. There were some serious issues raised by some members within HP and that is why it has not been granted affiliation till now,” Mattoo told PTI even though he did not disclose what were those allegations. — PTI