Poonch, Jul 9: The Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS), Poonch, continued its district-wide campaign under the ongoing NashaMukt Bharat Abhiyan by organising cricket matches for different age groups of boys and girls, along with awareness programmes, coaching activities, and various sporting events across different schools and sports zones of the district.
The initiative, as per a DYSS statement, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, youth, and sports enthusiasts. A total of 1,288 participants actively took part in a wide range of sports competitions, coaching sessions, fitness activities, and awareness programmes aimed at promoting physical well-being, healthy lifestyles, and the vision of a drug-free society.
Cricket matches conducted for different age groups of boys and girls remained the major attraction of the day's activities, providing young players with an opportunity to showcase their talent, sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive spirit. Alongside cricket, participants also engaged in coaching sessions, fitness drills, and other sporting activities organised across various schools and sports zones, highlighting the importance of regular physical exercise and healthy living.
Several awareness rallies, interactive sessions, and educational programmes were also organised to sensitise students and youth about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of adopting positive habits through sports and physical activity. Participants were encouraged to stay away from substance abuse and contribute towards building a healthy, vibrant, and drug-free society.
On the occasion, all participants took a collective pledge against drug abuse and reaffirmed their commitment to leading disciplined lives, promoting healthy practices, and supporting the vision of a Drug-Free India.
The programmes generated tremendous enthusiasm and reflected the department's unwavering commitment to youth development, fitness promotion, and public awareness through sports.
The activities were conducted under the guidance and supervision of MohdQasim, DYSSO Poonch, and Vijay Kumar Sharma, Activity Incharge, who appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students, teachers, field staff, and sports personnel in making the initiative a grand success.
