Why Indian Hockey Team Jersey Changed from Blue to Saffron: HI Explains The decision by Hockey India to replace the traditional blue jerseys of the Indian men's and women's teams with saffron colored kits has sparked a heated debate in the hockey community.
Proponents of the change argue it is a bold move to modernize the sport, while others see it as an attack on tradition.
One reason cited for the change is the need for increased visibility on modern synthetic hockey pitches.