Namo Cricket League brings around 100 teams together in Yamunanagar to promote sports and a drug-free youth culture
YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
The district-level tournament draws participation from Jagadhri, Radaur, Saraswati Nagar, Vyas Pura, Chhachhrauli and Pratap Nagar, with organisers using cricket to promote fitness, discipline and positive engagement
Cricket Gives Youth a Positive Platform
A Namo Cricket League tournament was organised in the Yamunanagar zone on Saturday with the stated aim of encouraging young people to take part in sports and stay away from substance abuse. The event brought together players from several parts of the district and created a busy sporting atmosphere as teams competed through the day.
Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Suman Bahmani reached the venue during the tournament and interacted with players and members of the organising team. She encouraged the participants and highlighted the role of sports in helping young people adopt a healthier and more constructive routine.
The organisers said the league was designed around the message “Cricket Yes, Drugs No”, using a popular team sport as a way to connect with young people and encourage them to spend their time in fitness, training and other positive activities.
Participation Spans Six Areas
According to organising committee member Vinay Kamboj, around 100 teams participated in the tournament from Jagadhri, Radaur, Saraswati Nagar, Vyas Pura, Chhachhrauli and Pratap Nagar. The scale of participation turned the event into a broad community sports programme rather than a small local fixture.
Matches were played at the venue during the day, with players displaying their skills, discipline and team spirit. Spectators also remained engaged and encouraged the teams as the competition progressed. The participation of players from different areas provided an opportunity for young people to meet, compete and build relationships through a shared sporting activity.
Sports Linked With Fitness and Discipline
Speaking to players, Mayor Suman Bahmani said that channelling youthful energy into positive activities is important. Sports can contribute to physical fitness while also encouraging discipline, teamwork and leadership. Competitive games also give participants a structured environment in which to set goals, practise regularly and learn how to work with others.
For organisers, the league also served as a public message about the value of healthy recreation. By bringing a large number of young participants onto a cricket field, the programme sought to make sport a visible and accessible alternative to harmful habits. The emphasis remained on participation, fitness and constructive use of leisure time.
‘Cricket Yes, Drugs No’ Message at the Centre
Vinay Kamboj said the central purpose of the Namo Cricket League was to connect youth with sports and communicate the message that cricket and other physical activities can play a meaningful role in building healthier routines. The organisers said the initiative was intended to motivate young people to focus on fitness, discipline and team spirit while remaining away from drugs.
Beyond the matches themselves, such community-level tournaments can provide young players with an opportunity to display their abilities in front of peers and local supporters. Regular participation in sport can also help young people develop habits around practice, time management and teamwork, while competitive settings expose them to both achievement and the need to respond constructively to setbacks.
Organising Team Thanks Participants and Supporters
Members of the organising committee, including Vinay Kamboj of Haripur, Vikrant Kamboj, Vishesh Kamboj, Shivam Sabapur and Ajay Singh Kamboj, were present at the event. The committee expressed gratitude to the participating teams, players, supporters and everyone associated with the conduct of the tournament.
The Yamunanagar-zone league thus brought together a sizeable group of young cricket players while placing the wider message of fitness and a drug-free lifestyle alongside the sporting competition. With participants drawn from six areas and around 100 teams involved, the organisers presented the tournament as a platform for encouraging youth engagement through sport.
