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We won the 1975 Hockey World Cup wearing blue. Don’t change our history and identity

August 01, 2026 1:44 pm

Pakistan played hockey with green shirts on green turf and never had a problem. So why do we?

Indian hockey team players sport the new saffron jersey. (Photo: Hockey India)

Indian hockey ditches blue for saffron; players, top officials 'not consulted'

July 31, 2026 2:37 am

Some of Hockey India's top officials, including members of the executive committee, were not informed or consulted about the move; HI says blue jersey blending with astroturf colour is the reason; Former India captain Vasudevan Baskaran says 'he is hurt'

'Players suggested saffron': Hockey India defends change in jersey colour

July 30, 2026 3:21 pm

"The legacy and identity of the Indian team has always been blue. I wore the Blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see our Indian team in blue. What is the logic of orange?” Rasquinha wrote on X.

Ishika (C) is a newcomer in India’s senior women’s squad. Credit: Hockey India

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Meet Ishika, India’s newcomer from Bhiwani, a Potterhead and Cristiano Ronaldo fan

March 13, 2026 6:32 pm

Ishika's journey began when her family was in Shahabad, that famous Haryana hockey nursery that has produced many a superstar for the Indian team.

India’s Abhishek in action against Belgium at Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. (PHOTO: Hockey India)

Hockey: Goalkeepers Pawan, Mohith shine but India beaten by Belgium 1-0 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final

November 30, 2025 8:57 pm

Mohith HS and Pawan Malik emerged as the big positives in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final, even as India lost 0-1 to Belgium in a tight final.

India vs Korea Highlights, Women's Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s: Solid IND begin Super 4s with a 4-2 win against Korea ahead of China clash

September 11, 2025 1:05 am

India vs Korea, Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s Match HIGHLIGHTS: India defeated Korea in the Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium to begin Super 4s with a win.

Asia Cup hockey: Without Deepika and Savita, India face a daunting task; coach Harendra Singh calls for players to see pressure as privilege

September 05, 2025 7:50 pm

India are bolstered by the return of Nikki Pradhan and Udita in defense after a leaky defense ruined their Pro League campaign

India vs Kazakhstan: India have already made the cut for the Super 4 at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar.

India vs Kazakhstan Highlights, Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek scores 4, Sukhjeet, Jugraj get hat-tricks as IND lead 15-0 in Q4 vs KAZ

September 03, 2025 5:07 pm

India vs Kazakhstan Highlights, Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Today Match Updates: India have already qualified for the Super 4 stage after beating China and Japan.