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Hockey India's new jersey colour sparks debate
Hockey India's new jersey for the FIH World Cup has ignited a debate over its colour. The jersey is predominantly orange, a colour associated with the Hindu saffron. Critics questioned the logic behind the colour choice, with some labelling it as 'petty politics'. Supporters of the colour choice pointed to historical context and nationalistic symbolism, contrasting it with the colours of other nations.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 7 · Right 1 n = 13
- Left (5): National Herald, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (1): India Today