Dirba, May 27
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that sports not only help keep the youth physically fit and healthy but also keep them away from drugs and other social evils, thereby contributing to the creation of a healthy society for the future. He was addressing players during a cricket tournament organized at village Khanal Khurd to encourage and motivate the participants.
With the support of the village panchayat, Baba Waryam Singh Sports Club organized a grand cricket tournament this year as well, continuing its annual tradition. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema attended the tournament as the chief guest and interacted with the players, boosting their morale.
Addressing the players, the Cabinet Minister said that sports are an essential part of human life and form the foundation of a healthy society. He added that despite the intense summer heat, Punjab’s youth are enthusiastically showcasing their talent on the sports field, reflecting their passion and determination.
He said such tournaments give a fitting reply to those who try to defame Punjab’s youth with the stigma of drugs and demonstrate that the youth of Punjab not only guard the nation’s borders and produce food in the fields but also make their opponents sweat when they step onto the sports field.
