Hockey World Cup 2026: There is an uproar regarding the new jersey of the Indian hockey team. This uproar is because the team’s jersey has now adopted saffron color instead of blue. In the Hockey World Cup 2026, the Indian team is going to take the field wearing saffron colored jersey. Former Indian captain and Olympian Viren Raquinha has raised questions on this step of Hockey India. He has raised questions over abandoning the blue colour, which has been associated and identifying with Indian hockey for years.
Former Olympian raised questions on saffron color
Viren Raquinha wrote on his X handle that Hockey India has undoubtedly done very good work. But this step is shameful. Blue color has always been the identity and heritage of the Indian team. I have worn the blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. In such a situation, what is the logic of saffron colour?
I must say that @TheHockeyIndia has done many good things for
. But this is embarrassing. The legacy & identity of the Indian team has always been BLUE. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange? https://t.co/apDnJkTld4
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) July 29, 2026
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