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- In a commendable grassroots initiative, players of the Daily Morning Football Club in Punjab’s Nawanshahr district are turning the field of play into a field of hope — steering the region’s youth away from the scourge of drugs and towards a life of discipline, teamwork, and purpose.
- With growing participation from local communities and unwavering dedication from mentors like Singh and Kumar, the Daily Morning Football Club has become more than just a sporting body — it stands as a beacon of hope in the state’s ongoing battle against drug addiction.
- Following his lead, Praveen Kumar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector with Punjab Police, also dedicates his time beyond official duties to mentor young players in his village Sloh, in addition to contributing to the club’s training activities in Nawanshahr.
In a commendable grassroots initiative, players of the Daily Morning Football Club in Punjab’s Nawanshahr district are turning the field of play into a field of hope — steering the region’s youth away from the scourge of drugs and towards a life of discipline, teamwork, and purpose.
At the heart of this movement is Raghvinder Pal Singh, a retired Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) from BSNL, whose post-retirement mission has been to nurture young football talent. Every morning, before children head to school, he can be found on the ground in his native village Babbar Mazara, guiding them through rigorous training sessions. For Singh, the goal is not only to build skilled footballers but also to raise responsible citizens.
“There’s immense peace and satisfaction in coaching these children,” he says. “It feels like we are contributing to the realization of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh’s dream — of a vibrant and progressive Punjab.”
Following his lead, Praveen Kumar, an Assistant Sub-Inspector with Punjab Police, also dedicates his time beyond official duties to mentor young players in his village Sloh, in addition to contributing to the club’s training activities in Nawanshahr.
These efforts have found support from multiple departments, including the Department of Youth Services, District Sports Office, BSNL, Punjab Police, and the Mass Media Wing of the Civil Surgeon Offices in SBS Nagar and Jalandhar. Experts from different fields have also joined hands to strengthen the campaign’s reach.
Tarsem Lal, Deputy Group Education and Information Officer and Chairman of the Mass Media Wing, described the initiative as a collective step toward a healthier future.
“Our aim is to create a heaven-like environment on earth by keeping the youth away from drugs and connecting them to sports,” he said. “This is a sincere effort for the betterment of future generations.”
With growing participation from local communities and unwavering dedication from mentors like Singh and Kumar, the Daily Morning Football Club has become more than just a sporting body — it stands as a beacon of hope in the state’s ongoing battle against drug addiction.
