Hockey India’s decision to replace the iconic blue jersey with a predominantly saffron kit for the 2026 Hockey World Cup has triggered widespread controversy. Former India captain Viren Rasquinha criticised the move, saying India’s hockey identity has always been blue, while Hockey India defended the decision as a technical choice made after consulting players and coaches. The debate has now reached the political arena, with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also reacting. The World Cup will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 14 to 30.
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Hockey India's Saffron Jersey Sparks Massive Row As Olympians, Critics Question Iconic Blue Identity
