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Indian Hockey Jersey Row
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 12h ago
Indian hockey teams unveiled new orange jerseys for upcoming World Cups, sparking controversy. Former players criticized replacing the traditional blue kit, while Hockey India defended the change citing technical feedback and symbolic value.
How it unfolded
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Dhanraj Pillay says blue jersey is India's identity
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Former captain calls jersey change embarrassing
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New orange jerseys unveiled for Indian hockey teams
What happened earlier
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Full story →"Blue Jersey Has Become Identity Of Indian Hockey": Dhanraj Pillay
Dhanraj Pillay stated that the blue jersey has become the identity of Indian hockey.
Hockey India justified the decision based on technical feedback and symbolic association with the National Flag.
The decision to adopt the blue jersey was made considering input from coaches and players.
Earlier · 21h ago
Full story →Hockey teams' orange kits spark controversy
Indian hockey teams' new orange kits for upcoming tournaments have sparked controversy
The men's tournament is in Belgium and Netherlands from August 14-30
The women's competition is from August 15-30
Criticism questions the logic behind the color change