JAMMU: The Jammu Veteran League (Edition 2), a high-octane anti-drug cricket tournament organized by the Samvedna Club at the M.A. Stadium, reached its grand conclusion today. The tournament, which kicked off on March 18th, served as a powerful platform to promote a healthy lifestyle and steer the youth away from the menace of drug abuse. The final match saw a thrilling showdown between Royal Legends Cricket Club and United R.S. Pura Cricket Club, with the Royal Legends emerging as the undisputed champions by securing a clinical 7-wicket victory to lift the prestigious trophy.
The closing ceremony was graced by Aijaz Qaiser, Joint Director Tourism Jammu, as the Chief Guest, alongside Savita Chauhan, Deputy Director Tourism (Publicity), and Keshav Chopra, Chairman of Samvedna Club, who joined hands to felicitate the winners and participants.
Speaking on the occasion, Aijaz Qaiser emphasized the department's commitment to youth development, stating that the Tourism Department is always ready and eager to support youngsters. He noted that events like these not only showcase sporting talent but also promote the spirit of a vibrant, healthy Jammu and Kashmir, expressing his belief that engaging the youth in constructive activities builds a stronger and more resilient community.
Savita Chauhan issued a passionate appeal to the youth to "Say No to Drugs and Yes to Sports," asserting her resolve to eradicate the drug menace from the region. She highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts, stating that it is their responsibility to provide the youth with the right platforms to excel and ensure that their energy is channeled into sports and excellence rather than falling prey to social evils.
Keshav Chopra further reinforced this mission, stating that they are determined to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Police Administration to ensure that drugs are completely driven out of J&K. He praised the police for doing an exceptional job in their crusade against drug peddling and reiterated that the Samvedna Club is dedicated to offering opportunities that keep the youth away from social vices and focused on a bright, athletic future. He also thanked Dr Vikas Gupta Director Tourism Jammu & all others who helped him to make this tournament successful.
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where the organizers thanked the participants for their sportsmanship and the guests for their unwavering support in the fight against substance abuse. Rahul Suri ( Mulkh Raj Ashok Kumar Jewellers), Abhishek Gupta (Wall Creations), Parneesh Mahajan (Mount Litera Zee School Bohri Jammu), Rohit Gupta, Manoj Tandon, Anju Chopra, Sourav Gupta, Divyansh Gupta, Raman Sharma, Vikas Kumar & others were also present.


