Summary
Some officials suggested switching to a saffron (orange) colour.
Naveen Patnaik, the leader of Odisha, said this change is not a good idea.
He believes the team's colour should stay the same even if the state government changes.
Key Points
4 points1
Naveen Patnaik is the chief minister of Odisha, a state in India.
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He opposed the plan to replace the blue jersey with a saffron one.
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Patnaik said sports colours are important and should not be altered for political reasons.
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The discussion shows how politics can affect sports traditions.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsfield hockey
a sport where players use sticks to hit a ball on a grass or artificial field
jersey
the shirt that a sports team wears
saffron
a bright orange colour often used in flags and clothing
chief minister
the head leader of a state in India
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