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  Sources claim charging exempt users could generate millions more annually as KP government weighs outsourcing the facility Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital   Creator PESHAWAR: Hayatabad Sports Complex, one of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's largest public sports facilities, generated approximately Rs. 18 million (Rs. 1.8 crore) over the past six months through memberships, registrations and sports-related user fees. During the same period, around Rs. 6 million (Rs. 60 lakh) was reportedly spent on maintenance and repair works. According to sources, after deducting maintenance expenses, the remaining revenue was deposited into the official account of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports . The complex offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, cricket and football grounds, badminton courts, table tennis, a gymnasium and other recreational services. Hundreds of people use these facilities every day. However, documents and sources reviewed by th...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital  Creator PESHAWAR: KP Wushu Association President Rehmat Gul Afridi has strongly criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's proposed outsourcing of the Peshawar and Hayatabad Sports Complexes, calling the move "unfortunate" and warning that it could further damage the province's already struggling sports sector. Afridi advised his fellow tribesman, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi , to reconsider the proposed outsourcing plan before its implementation. He urged the Chief Minister to consult sports associations, clubs, athletes and other stakeholders rather than making what he described as a unilateral decision. Speaking in Peshawar, Rehmat Gul Afridi said it was disappointing that the government had moved ahead with such a significant policy without first taking the sports community into confidence. He argued that decisions affecting the future of sports should be made through consultation, not in isol...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan ,KikxNow , Digital  Creator PESHAWAR: Senior Vice President of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association Umar Ayaz Khalil has claimed that the provincial sports sector has neglected tennis for years, alleging that the Directorate of Sports has provided no financial support for the game over the past five to six years, forcing him to organise tournaments from his own pocket to keep the sport alive. Speaking about the state of tennis in the province, Khalil painted a bleak picture of shrinking infrastructure, rising costs and what he described as policy failures that continue to hold back talented players. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa effectively has only one playable public tennis facility in Peshawar's Shahi Bagh, while the tennis courts at the Peshawar Sports Complex have an excessively fast surface that, according to him, is unsuitable for player development and increases the risk of injuries. "In a standard synthetic court, a player may compete fo...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator The historic Pakistan Tennis Club in Peshawar, established before the creation of Pakistan and closely associated with the country's founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is facing recurring waterlogging after rainfall because of the absence of an effective drainage system. According to available information, rainwater used to drain from the premises in the past. However, after a boundary wall was constructed, the natural drainage route was blocked and no alternative drainage system was put in place, separating the residential area from the tennis courts. Following the latest rainfall, water remained standing on the courts, forcing staff to manually remove it. Players continue to face difficulties as the lack of proper drainage disrupts sporting activities. Players have called for a permanent drainage solution to protect the historic facility and ensure uninterrupted use of the courts. #PakistanTennisClub #Peshawar #Ten...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Peshawar Regional Sports Officer Ahmad Zaman inspected the ongoing renovation work at Shah Thamas Football Stadium and directed the contractor to stop installing decorative caps on the tops of the boundary fence posts, saying the work serves no practical purpose. During the visit, he reviewed the waterlogged condition of the football ground following recent rainfall and stressed that priority should be given to improving the stadium's drainage system rather than cosmetic changes. He instructed the contractor to take practical measures to ensure proper drainage so that rainwater does not disrupt sporting activities. The contractor assured the Regional Sports Officer that the issue would be addressed. The inspection came after public attention was drawn to renovation work that included modifications to the boundary fence instead of resolving the stadium's long-standing drainage problems. #ShahThamasStadium #Peshawar #Footb...

  PESHAWAR:  The RFL 2 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship concluded successfully at the Gymnasium Hall of the Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Centre, bringing together some of the country's top MMA fighters from all four provinces. A total of  22 bouts  were contested during the event, including  four professional  and  18 amateur  fights, showcasing Pakistan's growing talent in mixed martial arts. The professional card featured impressive performances from  Kashif Ali  and  Faheem Khan  of Passion Spartan Club, Rawalpindi,  Zeeshan Mehsud  of LDFC Lions Den Fighting Club, Dera Ismail Khan, and  Muhammad Mehdi  of Quetta, who displayed high-level skills and competitive spirit throughout the championship. The winners of the amateur contests were: ·          50kg:  Sanaullah Khan (Team Alpha Ronin, Peshawar) ·        ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator When the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved the KP Sports Policy 2018 , it was presented as a roadmap to transform the province's sporting landscape. The policy promised grassroots development, transparent governance, athlete welfare, modern infrastructure, private sector participation and institutional reforms. It directed all concerned departments to implement the policy "in letter and spirit." Nearly eight years later, however, a fundamental question deserves public attention. A comparison between the policy's commitments and the current situation raises serious questions about implementation, accountability and governance within the Directorate General of Sports. The policy clearly states that eligible provincial sports associations should receive annual Grant-in-Aid after fulfilling prescribed criteria. These grants were intended to support competitions, coaching camps and player development. The ke...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator Over a month has passed since a comprehensive Right to Information (RTI) request was submitted to Islamia College University, Peshawar, seeking detailed records concerning its sports administration, coaching structure, financial management, infrastructure, and athletic performance. The university, however, has yet to provide the requested information or a formal explanation for the delay, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability within the institution. The RTI application, submitted on June 19 under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013, sought certified records covering the past ten years. This inclusive request included details of sports officers, coaches, and instructors, their qualifications, recruitment procedures, sports quota admissions, athlete achievements, annual sports budgets, expenditures, audit reports, procurement records, and decisions made by the university's governing bodies ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan, KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: More than one month after a comprehensive Right to Information (RTI) request was submitted under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013, Islamia College University Peshawar has yet to provide the requested records relating to its sports administration, coaching structure, financial management, infrastructure, and athletic performance. The RTI application, submitted on June 19 , sought certified records covering the past ten years. The request included details of sports officers, coaches, trainers and instructors, their qualifications, recruitment procedures, advertisements for appointments, sports quota admissions, athlete performance, national and international achievements, annual sports budgets, expenditures, audit reports, procurement records, sports facilities, coaching academies, infrastructure maintenance, and decisions taken by the university's governing bodies regarding sports. According to th...