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India's Saffron World Cup Jerseys Cause Controversy
The Indian national hockey team wore saffron-colored jerseys for the World Cup, sparking criticism from some quarters. The team's coach, High Performance Director, and Hockey India officials responded to these concerns. The controversy centered on the color of the jerseys, with some arguing that it was a nationalist move. Others pointed out that the blue color was dropped due to a sponsorship deal. The Indian government had initially approved the saffron-colored jerseys, but later changed its mind after receiving complaints from sponsors and fans.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 0 n = 2
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (1): Deccan Herald