Почему форма индийской хоккейной команды изменилась с синей на шафранового цвета: объясняет HI

'If visibility is reason, then blue jersey should never be worn again': Sreejesh ↗

The Indian men's and women's teams will wear saffron jerseys as their primary kit at the World Cup, which begins on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The move has drawn criticism from several former India captains. While Sreejesh said he has no problem with the jersey colour changing, he questioned the explanation that blue jerseys are difficult to see on blue hockey turfs.

'Narrow-minded political experiments': Cong targets RSS over saffron hockey jersey ↗

"The decision to change the colour of the Indian hockey team's jersey is not merely a sports-related choice, but a matter deeply connected to the sentiments of millions of Indians and our sporting traditions.

Hockey jersey row: Dilip Tirkey questions process, his federation cites precedent ↗

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey questioned the jersey colour change process. He stated the decision lacked executive board discussion and his prior knowledge. Executive director RK Srivastava defended the saffron kit based on technical and performance factors. Other board members also raised concerns about transparency and accountability. This controversy emerges amid ongoing governance scrutiny for Hockey India.

'Jersey change decision taken without my prior knowledge': Tirkey to HI ↗

In an email sent to executive board members on Friday morning, accessed by TOI, Tirkey said he had sought a written clarification from Hockey India officials regarding the basis of the decision, the process followed and the circumstances under which the change was approved and implemented.

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.

'May do same with Army': Oppn attacks BJP for India Hockey's saffron jersey ↗

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.