Ammaya Vox
Ammaya Vox
Using Sports for Drug Abuse Prevention Part - 2 by Tripti Bisht
Using Sports for Drug Abuse Prevention Part - 2 by Tripti Bisht
Using Sports for Drug Abuse Prevention Part - 2 by Tripti Bisht
Thursday 29th July 2021
Join Ammaya Vox and Siddhartha Upadhyay on 'Ek Tha Drug Addict' to learn how STAIRS uses sports to prevent drug abuse and turn kids into champions.
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Get the buttons here!Game Changer: How STAIRS Uses Sports to Keep Kids Drug-Free
We create programs to change the society, and fair school football league is one such initiative that has given us a lot of satisfaction.
Ever wondered how sports can steer kids away from drugs? In this episode of 'Ek Tha Drug Addict', host Ammaya Vox sits down with Siddhartha Upadhyay, the mastermind behind STAIRS, to explore this very question. Upadhyay, a social entrepreneur and recipient of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar from the President of India, shares his unique approach to using sports as a powerful tool for drug prevention among underprivileged children in India.
Through engaging grassroots programs and tournaments, STAIRS not only keeps kids off the streets but also turns them into sports champions. Upadhyay talks about the challenges and triumphs of running STAIRS, a program that has touched the lives of over 100,000 young footballers across India. He also dives into the importance of comprehensive youth development plans and how commercialization impacts these initiatives.
This episode is packed with insights and real-life success stories that highlight the transformative power of sports in battling drug addiction. If you're curious about how sports can make a difference in your community or want to hear inspiring stories of resilience and triumph, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how one man's vision is changing lives, one game at a time.