SDAT to Hold 6km Anti-Drug Awareness Run on June 26, Expects 10,000 Participants

PRESS RELEASE Ahead of June 26 - International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) invites students, youth, sportspersons, and the public to register online for the "Start Run, Stop Drugs" Anti-Drug Awareness Run Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, the Government of Tamil Nadu treats sports as a powerful tool for social transformation. Channelling youth energy in a constructive direction, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and effecting positive social change remain the Government's foremost objectives. In its journey towards the noble goal of a "Drug-Free Tamil Nadu," the Government of Tamil Nadu remains committed to nurturing a clean, fair and ethics-driven sporting culture. June 26 is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. To create awareness of this day among students, youth, sportspersons and the public, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu has organised a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" Anti-Drug Awareness Run. This 6-kilometre awareness run is expected to see participation of about 10,000 people. The run will begin on June 26 at 6.00 PM from the Maharajapuram Road - Perarignar Anna Memorial, proceed to the Avvaiyar statue and back, and conclude at Island Grounds via Napier Bridge. Those interested in participating in the run can register at www.sdat.tn.gov.in from 11.6.2026 to 22.06.2026. Persons above 14 years of age are eligible to participate. Interested students, youth, sportspersons and members of the public are requested to register for this awareness run. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9