Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate Accused of Misappropriating Achievements

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate Accused of Misappropriating Achievements

Musarrat Ullah Jan

Peshawar, Pakistan: The sports association in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has vehemently criticized the actions of the provincial sports directorate,

accusing them of attempting to claim credit for the achievements of various sports associations. According to reports, a top official from the directorate has been contacting different associations, seeking information about their players and accomplishments.

The association has expressed concerns that the directorate’s intention behind this move is to appropriate the hard work and success of individual associations. By compiling a list of top players, the directorate aims to present them as their own, potentially compromising the associations’ recognition and resources.

Sources within the association have revealed that the provincial sports directorate has not provided any funding to the associations for the past three years.

This lack of financial support has hindered their ability to organize competitions and develop players. Despite this, the directorate is now seeking information about the associations’ top talent, raising questions about their motives.

The association has pointed out that the directorate’s focus on organizing under-21 and under-23 competitions, as well as inter-university events for eunuchs, is a superficial approach to sports development. While these events may be commendable, they do not contribute significantly to producing top-level athletes.

The association has demanded that the provincial sports directorate provide a clear explanation for their actions and demonstrate how they have supported the development of sports in the province.

They have also called for transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds and resources.