Hockey India switches to saffron jerseys for 2026 World Cup over visibility concerns
Hockey India has announced that the Indian men's hockey team will wear saffron jerseys at the 2026 World Cup, replacing the traditional blue. The federation cited a key practical reason: the blue jersey blended too closely with the blue artificial turf used in international matches. This made it difficult for players to identify teammates quickly during gameplay. Players and coaches were consulted on alternative colour options before saffron was selected as the new choice.
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