Hockey India Clarifies Jersey Colour Change To 'Saffron' Amid Backlash

Hockey India said in a statement that it changed the men's and women's hockey jersey color to saffron for the 2026 World Cup to improve visibility on blue synthetic pitches.

Jul 30, 2026 2

Hockey India Clarifies Jersey Colour Change To 'Saffron' Amid Backlash
Hockey India said in a statement that it changed the men's and women's hockey jersey color to saffron for the 2026 World Cup to improve visibility on blue synthetic pitches.
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