Hockey India implements Saffron Jerseys for players, critics fume
Babushahi Network
New Delhi, July 30, 2026: Hockey India has implemented Saffron Jerseys for players of team India. Players will wear these new Jerseys in next month's FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Unveiling the new jersey on its social media pages, Hockey India has said the design and colour of the jersey is meant to "tell a story" and carry "India's pride" and was finalised after consultations with players and support staff. HI said saffron symbolises courage, sacrifice and victory.
Meanwhile former Men Hockey Captain and presently Congress MLA Pargat Singh condemned this change.
Presenting the new India jersey! ??
Every stitch tells a story. Every pattern, every colour carries India's pride.
Our teams are ready to once again do the country proud at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026.
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— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 27, 2026
#WATCH | Delhi: On Hockey India changed national team jerseys from blue to saffron, Congress MLA Pargat Singh says, "The government's intent is very clear—look at the education policy, for instance. They always try to alter the content. Ever since I have played or watched hockey,… pic.twitter.com/0HWKGNrZW5
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2026