The sports fraternity of India pushed between sorrow and anger as it joined the nation to condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Pahgam, with some demand that the country should cut all sports relations with Pakistan. On Tuesday, militants set fire to a major tourist place in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, killing at least 26 civilians and injuring several others. Resistance Morcha (TRF), a shadow group of restricted Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tabiba (Late) Terror Group, claimed responsibility for the attack.
“And it’s okay that I say – you do not play cricket with Pakistan. Never. Never. When the BCCI or the government refused to send India to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, some were adventurous to say, ‘Oh, but the game should rise above politics’,” former cricketer of India, “Sriwetts Goswami said in a strong post.
He said, “The killing of innocent Indians is Pakistan’s national sport and India should respond with zero tolerance and not with bats and balls,” he said.
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– Srivat Goswami (@Shrerevats1) 22 April, 2025
While India has not played bilateral cricket with Pakistan since 2012-13, the BCCI refused to send its team to the Champions Trophy early this year, other Indian teams have continued to travel to Pakistan for international programs.
Goswami, who recently visited Pahalgam, said he was felt to return to the valley.
“And now … this is bloodted again. It breaks something inside you. It questions you how many times we expect to remain silent,” sports “, while our people die. And not. Not this time,” he said.
A “angry” Olympic bronze medalist boxer and ruling BJP member Vijendra Singh also asked for the firm “action”.
He said, “Our brave soldiers will definitely respond to this cowardly attack in the coming times. In the presence of the brave sons of Mother India, those who want to harass peace in Jammu and Kashmir will never succeed,” he said.
Indian cricket team head coach and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir wrote: “Praying for the families of the deceased. People responsible for this will pay. India will strike.” Two -time Olympic medalist badminton player PV Sindhu also kept an emotional post down.
“My heart hurts for the victims of the initiative terrorist attack. So much pain. So much harm. No reason, no reason can ever justify such cruelty.
“Left the families behind – your grief is beyond words, but you are not alone. We are with you. In these dark moments, we can get strength in each other, and never let the hope go back that peace will come back!” Sindhu wrote.
The Olympic gold medalist Duo of Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Abhinav Bindra prayed for the victims.
Chopra wrote, “The tragic attack in Jammu and Kashmir broke the heart. Praying for the victims and their families.”
Bindra said, “The horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam has broken heart. My views are with the victims and their families. Terror has no place in our world, we should unite against hatred and violence,” said Bindra.
The attack is the deadliest terrorist Act in the valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike.
Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina said, “Pakistan-respected terrorists strongly condemn this cowardly act. India is united with paramilitary forces in the fight against our brave army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and terrorism. Justice will be strong.”
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote, “My heart goes to all the family members of all who lost their lives in the Nathuna attack. It cannot be forgiven.”
Olympic medalist former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, shuttler Saina Nehwal and two -time world champion boxer Nikhat Zarein also called for justice.
Sreejesh wrote, “Condemnation is not enough, justice should be followed. Our hearts are bleeding for Pahgam. Terror should never be won. Prayers for all affected in the Pahalgam attack.”
“The Pahgam terror attack is a heart -wrenching reminder of the dangers that we continue to face. For those who spread fear – know that India is united, and justice will be strong. Jai Hind,” Saina posted.
Zeren said, “Those who attack innocent people attack humanity. Cowardly terrorist attacks in Pahgam strongly condemn the attack. Justice should be intensified.” Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said he was left numb by the terrible Act.
Parthiv wrote, “Surprised and angry to hear what happened in Kashmir.
The Indian batting pair of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul and former spinner and India captain Anil Kumbal also expressed their condolences.
“This kind of violence has no place in our country,” Gill posted.
Kumble said: “Innocent life is lost for immense violence. Praying for strength and peace for the affected families. Let’s stand together against hatred.” Former India coach Ravi Shastri wrote that “a frightening, cowardly acting that should unite the nation completely, bar none” cricketer-politics Yusuf Pathan and his brother Irfan Pathan also expressed deep pain.
“Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity is lost,” Irfan wrote.
“There is no place in our society of such violence works. May peace may be strong,” Joseph said, who is the Lok Sabha MP of Trinumool Congress who is from Baharampur, West Bengal.
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