Shopian, May 13: Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYS&S), Shopian today organized a series of sports activities across different zones of the district under the banner of Nasha Mukt Abhiyan to promote sports culture, discipline, physical fitness and awareness against drug abuse among youth.

At Sports Stadium Wathoo in Zone Keegam, Kabaddi matches were organized with enthusiastic participation from students. The event aimed at spreading awareness regarding the harmful effects of drug abuse through sports activities. Around 130 boys participated in the Kabaddi competitions, while 120 participants also took an anti-drug pledge during the programme.
Meanwhile, Inter-School/Zonal-Level Volleyball and Kabaddi competitions for U/17 boys were successfully conducted at HSS Kaprin, witnessing active participation from student players representing various institutions of the zone.
The competitions were organized to encourage sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy sporting spirit among students.
Similarly, the ISZL Finals were held at HSS Imamsahib under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan initiative, highlighting the department’s commitment towards channelizing youth energy into constructive and sports-based activities while spreading the message of a drug-free society.
In another event, the Zonal Physical Education Office Shopian organized an Inter-School Zonal Level Chess Competition-cum-Selection for Girls in U/14 and U/17 categories at Gunj Bakash Hanfiya Public School, Arhama Shopian. Students from various institutions participated with great zeal and enthusiasm.
The programme was inaugurated by Mushtaq Ahmad Thoker (PEM), who administered an anti-drug pledge to participants before the commencement of the competitions.
Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the efforts of officials and participants and stressed the importance of adopting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.