Indian hockey saffron jersey controversy

'Embarrassing': Former hockey captain slams India's blue jersey being replaced by saffron

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it "embarrassing" and questioning the change. Hockey India said the new colour symbolises "courage, sacrifice & victory" and represents new beginnings. India’s men and women will begin their World Cup campaigns in Group D.

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India's hockey ditches iconic blue for saffron kit

Why Indian hockey team jersey changed from blue to saffron: HI explains

Hockey India will use saffron jerseys for the 2026 World Cup. According to Hockey India, the traditional blue jersey blended with the blue artificial turf used in international hockey, making it difficult for players to spot teammates during matches. The federation said players and coaches suggested different colours before saffron was chosen.

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Opposition slams saffron hockey jersey, says Army uniform could be next

The unveiling of a saffron jersey for Indian hockey teams has sparked backlash from the Opposition, who accuse the BJP and RSS of ideological manipulation.

Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey: 'India's identity has always been blue'

​​"Everything in the country is being saffronised," said former India captain Pargat Singh while criticizing Hockey India's decision.

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‘Hockey’s blue jersey akin to Argentina’s iconic stripes’: Naveen Patnaik, who once sponsored team, speaks out

'Step taken under BJP pressure': Naveen Patnaik hits out at hockey's saffron jersey

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next month's FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Hockey team's saffron jersey: Sporting decision or political symbol? Panel debates

Hockey team's saffron jersey: Sporting decision or political symbol? Panel debates

Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

Just because the government changed in Odisha, it should not change our national team colours, he said