The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the upcoming FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, with Hockey India explaining that the change was made due to visibility concerns on modern blue synthetic pitches, as per a report by PTI. The federation said the traditional blue kit was blending with the playing surface, affecting clarity for players during matches.
Hockey India said the decision followed feedback from coaches and players, who suggested alternative colours including yellow and saffron. After discussions, saffron was selected as the primary colour for the new playing kit.
