JAMMU, Nov 7: Simbal Camp emerged victorious in the Anti-Drugs Cricket Tournament (Cosco Ball), defeating Primo Sports Club by a convincing margin of 107 runs in the final played at Home of Legend Ground, Digiana, Jammu, on Saturday.
The tournament witnessed the participation of eight teams and was organised with the objective of promoting sports activities among youth and spreading awareness against drug abuse.
Batting first after winning the toss, Simbal Camp delivered an impressive performance, scoring 203 runs in the allotted 12 overs. In reply, Primo Sports Club struggled to chase the target and were bowled out for 96 runs, handing Simbal Camp a comprehensive 107-run victory and the championship trophy.
On the occasion, Ch. Sushpaul Singh, Co-Convenor, BJP Border Cell, J&K UT, attended the final as the Chief Guest and honoured the players with trophies and prizes.
Jeevanjot Singh was adjudged Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. Winning Captain Jashangeet Singh received the Winner’s Trophy from the Chief Guest on behalf of Simbal Camp.
Primo Sports Club, despite finishing as runners-up, displayed commendable performance and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. The Runner-Up Trophy was also presented to the team by the Chief Guest, who appreciated its efforts and encouraged the players to continue participating in sporting activities with the same enthusiasm and determination.
Addressing the gathering, Ch. Sushpaul Singh said that drug abuse had emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing society, particularly among the younger generation. He emphasised that sports tournaments provide a positive platform for channelising the energy of youth, keeping them away from drugs and encouraging discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle.
He stressed the need to take the message of “Say No to Drugs – Say Yes to Sports” to every household and urged young people to actively participate in sports and contribute towards building a healthier society.
The tournament was successfully organised by Organiser Primo. The final match was officiated by umpires Guripal Singh and Shivansh.
The organisers expressed gratitude to all participating teams, spectators and supporters for their cooperation and contribution towards making the tournament a successful initiative against drug abuse.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting sports as an effective means of engaging youth positively and creating awareness about the harmful consequences of drug addiction.