Tamil Nadu Chief Minister flagged off and participated in the 'Anti-Drug Run 2026' in Chennai on 26 June 2026 to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The event was organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) to promote a healthy lifestyle and create awareness against drug abuse.
The Chief Minister ran with the participants and signed the anti-drug pledge with the message "Sports-ah edu, drugs-ah vidu" (Take up sports, give up drugs).
Several eminent sportspersons, including Sharath Kamal, Joshna Chinappa, V. Baskaran, and Anitha Pauldurai, also participated in the event.