Patran/Punjab:  Cricket tournament was successfully organized in Patran village with the aim of keeping Punjab's youth away from drugs and bad company and bringing them to sports grounds. The sporting event was held with the support of the NRI community and the team of Bapu Tarsem Singh, father of Bhai Amritpal Singh, who is associated with Akali Dal Waris Punjab De. Senior members and prominent leaders of Bapu Tarsem Singh's team specially attended the tournament and encouraged the players participating on the field.

Effort to guide youth energy in the right direction:

Speaking during the tournament, the visiting leaders said that guiding and protecting the youth of Punjab is the biggest need today. They said that if such sports events are organized regularly in villages, young people will stay away from bad company and drugs and focus on physical fitness instead. They added that village-level sports tournaments are the best way to bring out hidden sporting talent, while also building brotherhood, discipline, and team spirit among players.

Praise for organizers and the NRI community:

The guests praised the organizing committee and especially the NRI community for taking this unique step for the bright future of youth in their villages and the state. They said that non-resident Punjabis have always contributed to the welfare of their homeland and youth. Dozens of teams from the region took part in the tournament with great excitement. The players displayed impressive skills during the matches and received loud cheers and applause from the audience.

The leaders appealed to village panchayats and social organizations to maintain sports grounds in every village and organize similar events to get more young people involved in sports, helping build a vibrant and healthy Punjab.