Chennaiyin FC on Sunday conducted a beach cleaning drive at Marina Beach -- to draw attention to keeping the biggest beach in the city as clean as possible; for both humans and every other species to enjoy and coexist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Cleaning the beach is a way to give back to the earth in the smallest manner possible. And also help people enjoy cleaner and more hygienic surroundings. I am happy to be a part of this initiative by the club and Apollo Tyres," club captain Anirudh Thapa was quoted as saying in a release by the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennaiyin have a solid link with Marina Beach, evidenced by the home venue (Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium) fondly referred to as the Marina Arena, and the team known as Marina Machans by fans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Besides Thapa, top Chennaiyin stars like Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Aakash Sangwan, Julius Duker and Kwame Karikari also attended the drive alongside the Apollo Tyres Bad Road Buddies - a motorcade that has been headlining the team's trips from the hotel to the stadium for all their home matches in the season gone by.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Thomas Brdaric and assistant coach Matko Djarmati were also present.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The players and coaches were divided into six teams, all assigned to collect as much waste as they could in the stipulated half hour. The session ended with a pledge to protect the earth and enable sustainable practices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chennaiyin FC are currently gearing up for the upcoming Hero Super Cup 2023 as they begin their campaign on April 11 against NorthEast United FC in Kerala.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The players and coaches were divided into six teams, all assigned to collect as much waste as they could in the stipulated half hour. The session ended with a pledge to protect the earth and enable sustainable practices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n