Hockey India Restores Iconic Blue Jersey After World Cup Debate
What Happened
Hockey India has decided to bring back the traditional blue jersey as the primary kit for both the men's and women's teams at the 2026 Asian Games. The saffron jersey, which was introduced as the main kit during the Hockey World Cup and sparked criticism from former players and fans, will now be used as the secondary kit. Hockey India informed the Indian Olympic Association that blue is its first-choice colour for the Games.
Key Takeaways
The move marks a reversal of Hockey India's controversial World Cup-era jersey change and restores the blue colour long associated with Indian hockey's identity, while retaining saffron as an alternate kit.