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Prior to their Super Cup clash on Wednesday, players from Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi observed a solemn minute of silence to honour the victims of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed at least 26 lives and left several others injured.
The attack occurred on Tuesday at a popular tourist destination nestled in a picturesque meadow in South Kashmir, approximately 30 miles southeast of Srinagar. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy group linked to the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for what has become one of the most devastating assaults in the region in recent years.
A minute`s silence was observed before the #KalingaSuperCup match between @bengalurufc and @InterKashi kicked off at the Kalinga Stadium, to remember the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Both teams wore black armbands to mourn the victims.#IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/lVkyWo9kHg
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 23, 2025
In a poignant display of solidarity, players from both sides, including their international recruits, took to the pitch at Kalinga Stadium wearing black armbands. As a mark of respect, a minute of silence was observed by the players, match officials, and spectators before kick-off.
Bengaluru FC had earlier expressed their condolences through a post on ‘X’, writing, “Bengaluru FC stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those affected in the #PahalgamAttack. A minute’s silence will be observed ahead of today’s #KalingaSuperCup fixture, where the Blues will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”
Bengaluru FC stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those affected in the #PahalgamAttack.
A minute`s silence will be observed ahead of today`s #KalingaSuperCup fixture, where the Blues will wear black armbands as a mark of respect. #WeAreBFC pic.twitter.com/xBXk1DsXDe
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 23, 2025
Sunil Chhetri, captain of Bengaluru FC, also voiced his sorrow and condemnation. “Saddened at the news coming out of Pahalgam. Words fall short. My thoughts are with the families of all those affected by what is a cowardly act of terror,” he stated.
Saddened at the news coming out of Pahalgam. Words fall short. My thoughts are with the families of all those affected by what is a cowardly act of terror.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) April 23, 2025
Inter Kashi, the Varanasi-based I-League club, released a moving statement that underscored the emotional weight of the tragedy. “They say the show must go on. And it does. But not without remembrance. Not without rage. Pahalgam bleeds, and so do we. What happened is not just a headline, it’s a wound on the soul of this Nation. Terror must not just be condemned, but in fact confronted and defeated. We stand united – in grief, in rage, and in resolve. As the world moves on, we pause to stand in solidarity and in anger. Sport goes on, yes – but not in silence. Because sport reflects life, and today, we raise our voices for the lives that were so cruelly taken away.”
They say the show must go on. And it does. But not without remembrance. Not without rage.
Pahalgam bleeds, and so do we. What happened is not just a headline — it’s a wound on the soul of this Nation.
Terror must not just be condemned, but in fact confronted and defeated.
As… pic.twitter.com/VMvT23hupR
— Inter Kashi (@InterKashi) April 23, 2025
Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC, who were set to face off later that day, also voiced their condemnation of the attack, describing it as an act of `senseless violence`.
The tragedy in Pahalgam—ordinarily a place of serene beauty in India—has taken innocent lives in an act of senseless violence. There is no place for terrorism, anywhere.
The club stands in heartfelt solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those impacted now and in… pic.twitter.com/v83kpcISga
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) April 23, 2025
Chennaiyin FC remarked, “The tragedy in Pahalgam, ordinarily a place of serene beauty in India, has taken innocent lives in an act of senseless violence. There is no place for terrorism, anywhere. The club stands in heartfelt solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those impacted now and in the days to come.”
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic attack in Pahalgam. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with their families during this time of grief.
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 23, 2025
Mumbai City FC echoed the sentiment, stating, “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic attack in Pahalgam. We mourn the lives lost and stand in solidarity with their families during this time of grief.”
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