Hockey India’s saffron shift misses the goal

A jersey change requires clearance from the Sports Ministry, the SAI and, crucially, the fans. None of that happened

Sundeep Misra

Updated At : 08:46 AM Aug 14, 2026 IST

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SOMETIMES it's good to wonder. It sets you thinking in silence. Maybe that's what former Olympic captain and Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh should have done. Though, once again, you have to wonder if they indulged in 'wondering' at all.

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Hockey India’s saffron shift misses the goal

A jersey change requires clearance from the Sports Ministry, the SAI and, crucially, the fans. None of that happened

Sundeep Misra

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