The Jamshedpur FC, along with its players and support staff, has decided to raise awareness among its social media followers about the need to conserve the environment and promote a sustainable living in the run up to World Environment Day celebrated on June 5.
The Tata Steel-owned club held a GoGreen contest on May 31 to promote the Green Week with entries allowed up to June 5, 12:30 pm. The participants were made to simply post a selfie with a plant/garden or of them watering plants or planting a sapling in their house/balcony to promote a green and fresh environment.
"The objective was to start a sustainable living from their own homes and to showcase their love for the environment," a JFC functionary said.
Sandeep Mandi sows a sapling at his garden in Calcutta. The Telegraph Pic
According to him, three lucky winners from the contest would receive an exclusive green training jersey of Jamshedpur FC. "So far we have received over 150 entries," he added.
Jamshedpur FC is also looking to promote awareness in various other ways, including cycling and omitting plastic to save the environment via a sustainable and ecological lifestyle.
Photos and videos can be uploaded on the following social media sites of JFC:
Instagram link - https://www.instagram.com/p/CPhw7NoKdxg/?utm_medium=copy_link
Twitter link -
https://twitter.com/JamshedpurFC/status/1399256179482656774?s=19
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/1993893687500253/posts/3038177116405233/
"We should do everything in our capacity to save the environment. Even a small step like planting a sapling at home can go a long way to ensure a good environment for our future generations," said JFC defender and former Tata Football Academy graduate Sandeep Mandi.
The club's winger Bhupender Singh said he loves watering his plants in the morning and keeping them fresh. "I treat them (plants) as my friends and I think everyone should sow more plants at their homes and contribute to making the earth a better, healthier place to live in," he added.
"I always had a deep connection with plants at my home. I take good care of them as they provide us with fresh and cleaner air. This World Environment Day, I encourage everyone to plant as many saplings as possible and contribute towards saving the environment for our future generations," said JFC assistant coach Noel Wilson.
JFC winger Boris Singh said he makes sure to carry water in his steel bottle wherever he goes. “This helps me avoid plastic bottles, one of the biggest reasons for the constantly increasing pollution. I urge everyone to avoid using plastic as much as possible and switch to steel bottles or other eco-friendly options,” he added.
