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India's Hockey Team Ditches Blue for Saffron — and Former Captains Are Furious
Times of India·Friday, 31 July 2026
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. Former India captain Pargat Singh called it part of a broader 'saffronisation' trend. A former Odisha Chief Minister also alleged the change was made under BJP pressure.
Why It Matters
India's blue hockey jersey is one of the most iconic symbols in the country's sporting history, so swapping it out — especially with political accusations flying — is a big deal beyond just sport.
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