Viren Rasquinha Criticises India Hockey Team's New Orange Jersey
Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has publicly criticized the national team's shift from their traditional blue jersey to a new orange design. He argues that the change undermines the team's historical identity and legacy.
Why it matters
Sports branding often carries significant cultural weight, and changes to iconic team colors can spark intense debate regarding national identity and tradition.
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has voiced strong criticism against Hockey Indias decision to introduce an orange jersey for the national team, arguing it undermines the teams long-standing identity and legacy associated with the colour blue.IMAGE: Hockey India unveiled a new all-orange jersey for Indias Mens and Womens FIH World Cup campaigns. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/X Key PointsFormer India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey Indias decision to change the national teams jersey colour to orange, citing a loss of identity and legacy.Rasquinha emphasised that the Indian teams traditional colour has always been blue, which he wore with pride for many years.He drew a parallel with Argentinas football team, questioning if they would ever abandon their iconic blue and white stripes.The new orange jerseys were unveiled ahead of the upcoming FIH Mens and Womens Hockey World Cups.Indias mens team, drawn in Pool D, aims to end a 50-year…
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