JAMMU, Jul 27: To further strengthen the ongoing campaign against drug abuse and encourage youth to take up sports, a cricket tournament organized in Nagrota concluded successfully today. On this occasion, Surinder Singh Gilli, Founder of Yuva Rajput Sabha and BJP leader, attended as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Political Activist Partap Singh Jamwal, Th. Dev Karan Singh, and Aaryaveer.
The cricket tournament was organized with the objective of creating awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse and motivating them to adopt sports as a healthy way of life. The tournament was organized by Sarpanch Bodh.
During the closing ceremony, the final match was played between the Battal and Nagrota teams. Batting first, the Battal team scored 218 runs in 12 overs.
Chasing the target, the Nagrota team delivered an outstanding performance and successfully achieved the target in just 8.1 overs, winning both the final match and the tournament.
Addressing the gathering, Surinder Singh Gilli congratulated all the players for their excellent performance throughout the tournament and thanked the organizers for conducting such an inspiring event for the youth.
He appealed to young people to stay away from drugs and embrace sports, stating that, “Drug addiction is a form of terrorism that is hollowing out our nation’s youth from within. It is the collective responsibility of all of us to fight against this menace. Only by standing together against drug abuse can we safeguard the future of our country.