Batting for a right cause

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsMore than a 100 boys from different areas of Periamet, Park Town, George Town and Mint, among others gathered at the Pachaiyappa School’s grounds for a cricket tournament intended to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse here on Friday. Organised by Karunalaya Social Service Society, the Pavement Dwellers’ Rights Association and the social work department of Hindustan College, the tournament is spread over two days with 12 teams battling it out for the trophy.D Jayakumar, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker inaugurated the tournament. Day One saw the preliminary rounds of the 10-10 matches with innovatively named teams like Che Guevara, Gandhiji, Virat Kohli and Bhagat Singh among others.S Shridhar, head of the Pavement Dwellers’ Rights Association, said, “Many youngsters get addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other intoxicating substances. We thought that an initiative could bring them together and motivate them to quit the habit.”The tournament was also aimed at helping them to become more responsible for the upliftment of the youth towards their family and society. S John Bosco, head of Karunalaya stressed the need for activism among the youth. “You must channel your energy into helping the destitute,” he said.The semifinals and the finals will be held on Saturday , with the final trophy being handed over to the winner.first published:September 15, 2012, 08:53 ISTlast updated:September 15, 2012, 08:53 IST 
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