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Pargat Singh questions saffron jersey for hockey World Cup
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims on both sides simplify the issue. Calling the jersey a political takeover ignores Hockey India’s stated technical and symbolic reasons, while dismissing blue as mere nostalgia ignores its established sporting identity. The practical test is straightforward: whether players and coaches confirm the design works, and whether Hockey India applies the same standard consistently after the World Cup.
Source: thehansindia.com
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