'War against drugs' through sports: Football Club inspires new generation in Punjab's Nawanshahr

The players associated with 'Daily Morning Football Club' in Punjab's Nawanshahr district are making efforts to guide the younger generation towards sports and away from drugs.

One of the club's senior players and coach, Raghvinder Pal Singh, a retired SDO from BSNL, has been playing a pivotal role post-retirement. He not only supports the club’s activities in Nawanshahr, but also dedicates his mornings to coaching children in his native village Babbar Mazara, before they leave for school.

His goal is to mentor these young players like his own children and help shape them into successful footballers and responsible citizens, bringing pride to the club and the nation.

Similarly, Praveen Kumar, ASI with Punjab Police, is contributing both at the club in Nawanshahr and by training budding players in his village Sloh, after fulfilling his official duties.

Speaking on the initiative, Tarsem Lal, Deputy Group Education & Information Officer and Chairman of the Mass Media Wing, Civil Surgeon Office, Jalandhar, said: “Our aim is to create a heaven-like environment on earth by keeping the youth away from drugs and connecting them to sports. This is a sincere effort for the betterment of our future generations."

The movement is being carried out with the support of the Department of Youth Services, District Sports Office, BSNL, Mass Media Wing (Civil Surgeon Office — SBS Nagar & Jalandhar), Punjab Police, and experts from various departments and fields.

Raghvinder Pal expressed, "There’s immense peace and satisfaction in coaching these children. It feels like we are contributing to the realization of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh’s dream and helping in the creation of a vibrant, progressive Punjab.”