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Seeing red over saffron: Indian hockey’s kit change sparks debate
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India's hockey team changed its primary jersey from blue to saffron ahead of the World Cup in Netherlands and Belgium from August 15-30.
Hockey India cited technical visibility against blue synthetic pitches as the reason, adding saffron symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and national pride.
Three players said they were not consulted about the change, contradicting Hockey India's statement that coaches and players suggested the color.
World Cup-winning captain Ajit Pal Singh and other stalwarts rejected the move, emphasizing blue's century-long legacy since Dhyan Chand.
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