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- Speaking about the occasion, club president Ajay Mehra and chairman Tarsem Lal said the match was organised as a tribute to the teachings of Guru Ravidas, emphasising unity, discipline and positive living through sports.
- The event concluded with players, officials and supporters expressing satisfaction over the successful organisation of the match and the positive message it carried.
- Retired SDO Raghuvinder Pal Singh, while interacting with the players, stressed the vital role of sports in keeping youth away from drug abuse and guiding them towards a healthy and disciplined lifestyle.
To mark the 649th Parkash Diwas of Guru Ravidas, the Daily Morning Football Club, Nawanshahr, organised a friendly football match that blended sporting spirit with a message of social responsibility. The match was held at the RK Aryan College ground and witnessed enthusiastic participation from players and supporters alike.
The event was conducted under the guidance of retired SDO Raghuvinder Pal Singh, with active support from the college administration led by Principal Dr Punit Aneja. Speaking about the occasion, club president Ajay Mehra and chairman Tarsem Lal said the match was organised as a tribute to the teachings of Guru Ravidas, emphasising unity, discipline and positive living through sports.
The contest was played between two teams captained by Sukhmeet Bajwa and Becky, popularly known as Messi. Sukhmeet Bajwa’s side dominated the first half with impressive teamwork and precise passing. Harry Singh opened the scoring with a powerful strike, followed by two well-executed goals from Avtar Singh, giving the team a commanding lead by halftime.
In the second half, the Messi-led team mounted a spirited comeback attempt. Players such as Sarbjit Singh, Gurdeep Guru and Bhavnis Jagra created several attacking opportunities. Their efforts paid off when a neat pass found Tarsem Lal, who converted it into a goal. However, further scoring chances were denied by alert goalkeeping from Mohit and a disciplined defensive display led by Gurjot Bajwa. The match eventually concluded with a 3–1 victory for Sukhmeet Bajwa’s team.
The game was officiated by referee Raghuvinder Pal Singh, whose impartial decisions and smooth handling of the match were widely appreciated by players and spectators.
Addressing the gathering after the match, Tarsem Lal said that celebrating Guru Ravidas Ji’s Parkash Diwas was not limited to rituals but was about adopting his values in daily life. Retired SDO Raghuvinder Pal Singh, while interacting with the players, stressed the vital role of sports in keeping youth away from drug abuse and guiding them towards a healthy and disciplined lifestyle.
Reiterating the club’s commitment, Tarsem Lal said the Daily Morning Football Club would continue to promote sportsmanship and work towards realising the dreams of the nation’s martyrs. The event concluded with players, officials and supporters expressing satisfaction over the successful organisation of the match and the positive message it carried.
