 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 28: The inaugural Jammu Veteran League Cricket Tournament Edition 1, an event successfully conceptualized and organized by the Samvedna Club under the chairmanship of Keshav Chopra, reached its grand finale yesterday with the United Cricket Club lifting the championship trophy. The 10-day tournament, which commenced on November 20, 2025, resonated with a powerful and essential social message, operating under the banner, "Say No to Drugs and Yes to Sports."
The closing ceremony was graced by distinguished political figures. Sat Sharma CA BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP, served as the Chief Guest, while Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Jammu East, attended as the Guest of Honor. The audience also included other prominent special invitees, such as Former Minister Priya Sethi, BJP Vice President Rekha Mahajan, BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Gopal Mahajan, and Secretaries Reema Padha and Arun Kumar Sharma, Parbhari Jammu Brijeshwar Singh Rana and District President BJP Rajesh Gupta.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sat Sharma offered his commendation, stating, "I heartily congratulate the Samvedna Club and Keshav Chopra for organizing a tournament with such a meaningful message. The slogan, 'Say No to Drugs and Yes to Sports,' is the need of the hour for Jammu and Kashmir. Sports is a potent tool for channeling the energy of our youth in a positive direction. By promoting physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork through cricket, we are directly contributing to the fight against the menace of drug abuse. We must continue to support and encourage such initiatives."
Yudhvir Sethi, echoing the sentiment of inspiration, added, "Seeing the enthusiasm of our veteran players, who are showing that age is just a number, is truly inspiring. They are not just playing cricket; they are serving as role models. This tournament has proven that sports binds the community and promotes a healthy lifestyle. I commend the Samvedna Club for combining the joy of the game with the vital mission of social awareness. The success of this event is a testament to the fact that our citizens are committed to a drug-free society." |
