Former Indian hockey player Dhanraj Pillay comments that the blue jersey has become an identity for Indian hockey. The remarks come after Hockey India maintains that its decision on the jersey colour is based on two factors: technical feedback from coaches and players, and the symbolic value of blue because it is part of the National Flag.
According to Hockey India’s position, the choice is not presented as purely aesthetic; it is informed by input from those directly involved in the sport, reflecting performance and practical considerations discussed with teams. At the same time, the organization emphasizes national symbolism, tying the uniform colour to India’s national identity through the presence of blue in the flag.
Across the reporting, the central point is that the blue jersey is framed as both performance-informed and symbolically significant, and that Pillay views the resulting jersey association as having developed into a recognizable identity for Indian hockey.
