Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BANIHAL, June 19: National Conference District President, Ramban, Sajjad Shaheen has called upon the youth to become agents of change and play their role to protect the youth from falling prey to drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
He was addressing to youth gatherings during the prize distribution ceremony of final match of Super Entertainment Cricket Cup, Season-5 organized by Nawaz Sharif, Manzoor Ahmed Sarpanch and Tanveer Ahmed held at Hirnihal, Khari in Banihal.
Shaheen said, “Given the severity of the drug menace and its impact on society, I think every one of us ought to play his/her role in eradicating this destructive evil,”
He gave away the winner and runner up trophies. The NC leader appreciated the players for their excellence in the game, saying there is no dearth of talent in Jammu and Kashmir but the need is to fine-tune their capabilities and make a mark in national and international sports events.
He said Jammu and Kashmir has already produced some ace cricketers who are making their mark in the national team as well as in the IPL. This is highly encouraging and rekindles hope about the best of the times in the field of cricket.
Sajjad Shaheen called upon the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administration to priorities the need of raising sports infrastructure and various sports equipment in rural areas which will facilitate the participation and enhance the skills of sports persons from J&K
“Our youngsters are second to none and provided opportunities, coaching and avenues, the day is not far when they will shine in the cricket horizon of the country”, Shaheen said.
Abdul Gani Wani, Youth Block President, Khari Shabir, Ahmed Naik, Mohd Hanief Naik, Tanveer Dar, Mohd Saleem Zohda were among the prominent persons who watched the finals of the Super Entertainment Cup Season -5 cricket Tournament at Hirnihal Khari.
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