JKSA urges students outside Kashmir to stay away from controversies
SRINAGAR: With Kashmir brimming with excitement for tomorrow’s much-anticipated India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, fans are dubbing it a “Super Sunday” showdown.
From tea stalls to college campuses, conversations revolve around team combinations, match predictions and fan rivalries.
Amid the growing buzz, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has urged students studying outside the valley to celebrate responsibly and stay away from trouble.
Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), JKSA National Convener, Nasir Khuehami said that while the clash is one of the biggest sporting spectacles, students must not let emotions overshadow their education.
“We know the hype is massive and everyone’s calling it Super Sunday, but students must remember they are away from home for studies, not to get caught in controversies. Sports should connect two rivals, not fuel hatred,” he said.
Khuehami cautioned that previous Indo-Pak matches had led to Kashmiri students being booked, detained or summoned over social media posts and debates, which caused serious academic and legal complications.
“Our message is simple: enjoy the game, but don’t get carried away. No provocative posts, no heated arguments — be fans, not flashpoints,” he added.
Locals across Srinagar and other parts said the energy ahead of the match is unmatched, but backed the call for restraint.
“It feels like the whole valley is waiting for the toss tomorrow. Everyone is excited, and it is more than just a game,” said Adil Rather, a student from Bemina. He said when the match ends, their studies and careers are what will matter.
Insha Bashir, a college student from Srinagar’s Women’s College, said sports have the power to unite even arch-rivals. “If we turn it into a fight, we lose its real meaning,” she said.
Meanwhile, JKSA said that in the backdrop of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which briefly escalated Indo-Pak tensions, emotions are already sensitive. “We don’t want Kashmiri students to become soft targets for any backlash,” Khuehami said.
The arch-rivals will lock horns tomorrow evening in what is expected to be a high-voltage contest watched by millions across the globe, with cricket fans calling it one of the most anticipated encounters of the tournament.
(KNO)
