Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Doctors Launch Cricket League to Promote Drug-Free Living
Doctors in Nizamabad started a cricket league to teach people about the dangers of drugs.
The event’s message is to say no to drugs and yes to life and sports.
Police Commissioner P. Sai Chaitanya asked young people to stay away from addictive substances.
He said sports can help people become disciplined and stay healthy.
Doctors also explained that addiction is a health condition that can be treated.
Treatment may include medicines, counselling and rehabilitation.
People affected by addiction and their families were encouraged to seek professional help.
The cricket league will continue until September 8.
The Indian Medical Association Nizamabad launched the Doctors’ Cricket League at Rockets Cricket Ground in Keshapur.
The league promotes the message “Say No to Drugs—Say Yes to Life and Sports.”
Nizamabad Police Commissioner P. Sai Chaitanya urged young people to choose sports, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
Dr. Vishal Akula said addiction is treatable through medical care, counselling, psychological support and rehabilitation.
The league runs from September 1 to 8, with prizes presented to winners on September 8.
- Who
- The Indian Medical Association Nizamabad, doctors, medical students and other healthcare students, with support from Police Commissioner P. Sai Chaitanya.
- What
- A Doctors’ Cricket League was inaugurated to spread an anti-drug message and promote sports and healthy living.
- When
- The league is being held from September 1 to 8; winners will receive prizes on September 8.
- Where
- Rockets Cricket Ground, Keshapur, Nizamabad.
- Why
- To encourage people, especially young people, to avoid addictive substances and seek treatment for addiction when needed.
- Organisers
- Indian Medical Association Nizamabad and Dr. A. Vishal’s Alcohol & Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre
- Event
- Doctors’ Cricket League
- Theme
- “Say No to Drugs—Say Yes to Life and Sports”
- Venue
- Rockets Cricket Ground, Keshapur
- Duration
- September 1 to 8
- Prize presentation
- September 8, by IMA Telangana State Branch President Dr. P. Kishan
- Participants
- Doctors and medical, dental, physiotherapy and nursing students