India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh addresses the controversy over the colour of the teams’ jerseys after Hockey India changes uniforms for both the men’s and women’s squads. Multiple reports say Hockey India has replaced the jerseys ahead of the next month’s FIH World Cup, which is scheduled in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The dispute had centred on the “saffron” jersey, with questions raised about the colour choice and the resulting reactions from stakeholders and observers. In response, Harmanpreet Singh provides his remarks on the matter, while Hockey India proceeds with the updated kit change for the tournament.
All accounts indicate the uniform revision applies to both India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams and is aimed at preparing for the FIH World Cup. The reports do not detail the full reasons behind the change beyond the acknowledgement of the jersey controversy and the decision to update the kits before the event begins.
