Tirkey demands records over Indian hockey saffron jersey row

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has rejected director general R.K. Srivastava's explanation over the men's team's switch to a saffron jersey, demanding a point-by-point response with supporting documents by Tuesday. Tirkey said the issue is not the colour but the decision-making process, governance compliance and consultation, and questioned whether the impact on players' World Cup preparation was assessed. The change from blue to saffron has drawn criticism from fans and former players.