Divya Delhi : Hockey India has defended the use of saffron in the Indian team’s World Cup jersey, saying the colour holds deep significance as part of the Indian Tricolour. The clarification comes amid a debate over the design and colour of India’s hockey World Cup kit. The governing body said the jersey reflects India’s national identity and sporting heritage. It stressed that the inclusion of saffron is connected to the colours of the national flag and should be viewed in that context. The jersey controversy gained attention after questions were raised over the use of saffron in the Indian hockey team’s kit. The discussion has since extended beyond sports, with political and public reactions emerging over the symbolism of the colour. Hockey India’s response aims to put the focus back on the team’s representation of the country at the international tournament and the significance of the Tricolour.
