# Pargat Singh questions saffron jersey for hockey World Cup 2026-08-15T06:11:10+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former India captain Pargat Singh has questioned Hockey India’s decision to make saffron the primary jersey colour for the men’s and women’s teams at the World Cup, beginning on 15 August in the Netherlands and Belgium. Pargat alleged that “everything in the country is being saffronised”. Hockey India said the choice followed technical feedback from coaches and players, along with the colour’s symbolic link to the National Flag. Former captain Viren Rasquinha has also expressed reservations. India great Dhanraj Pillay said blue has been the identity of Indian hockey for decades, while acknowledging saffron’s place in the National Flag. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: Belgium, Dhanraj Pillay, Hockey India, India, Netherlands, Pargat Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pargat-singh-questions-saffron-jersey-for-hockey-world-cup/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pargat-singh-questions-saffron-jersey-for-hockey-world-cup/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.