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Why Indian Hockey Teams Switched to Bright Saffron Jerseys! 🟧

India’s national hockey teams will wear bright saffron jerseys at the World Cup instead of their old blue ones.

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Key Points

4 points

Jersey colour changed from blue to saffron (bright orange‑yellow).

Hockey India made the decision.

Former captain called the change embarrassing.

Hockey India defended the new design.

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Hockey India, the organization that runs the sport, chose the new colour.

Former captain Viren Rasquinha said the change looks a bit odd and called it embarrassing.

Hockey India answered that the new look shows national pride and will stay.

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5 words

saffron

a bright orange‑yellow colour like the spice used in cooking

embarrassing

making someone feel shy or uncomfortable

defended

explained why they think it is a good idea

captain

the player who leads the team

national pride

feeling proud of one’s country

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