Jammu, April 24 -- In a late-night initiative to steer youth away from substance abuse, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K organised a floodlit friendly football match at Parade Ground here as part of the Union Territory administration's 100-day 'Nasha Mukt J&K' campaign.

Two local clubs-Warrior Club and Spartan Club-locked horns in a competitive contest that saw Warrior Club seal a 2-0 win. Officials, however, said the result took a backseat to the larger message of healthy sporting engagement.

Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar flagged off the event along with Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas. They were received by YSS Director General Anuradha Gupta.Joint Director YSS Jammu Vinakshi Koul, Deputy Dir...