Sports Registration Woes: Punjab Board Takes Lead, KP Sports Directorate Silent
Peshawar , Pakistan . In a disturbing turn of events for sports enthusiasts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Punjab Sports Board has taken the initiative to conduct club-level registrations, while the sports directorate in the province remains conspicuously silent on the matter.
The formation of at least five clubs at the district level
is the cornerstone of any sports association. However, this crucial aspect
appears to be disregarded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with scant attention paid to
the establishment of these essential clubs.
The provincial government's sports policy mandates that the
District Sports Officer (DSO) is responsible for ensuring the visibility and
categorization of clubs. Regrettably, it has surfaced that many DSOs operating
at the provincial level are not adequately informed about this fundamental
duty. Moreover, the lack of comprehensive lists detailing the number of clubs
affiliated with each association further exacerbates the issue.
While a handful of sports associations have successfully
established clubs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the majority of these entities seem to
be confined to the city limits of Peshawar. Notably, the District Sports
Officer in Peshawar has been uncooperative in divulging information regarding
the number of clubs at the district level, a stance maintained for the past
eight months. This opacity prevails across the entire province, painting a
bleak picture of the state of sports affairs.
Further compounding the challenges is the observation that
several sports associations in the province appear to be operating on the basis
of familial ties, with family members holding key positions within these
organizations. This trend raises concerns about the fairness and transparency
in the functioning of these associations.
To address this issue, it is imperative for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to adopt a policy akin to the proactive stance taken by the Punjab Sports Board. A robust and transparent club registration process is essential for cultivating a healthy sports ecosystem, ensuring equitable representation, and fostering talent across the province.
It is hoped that swift action will be taken to rectify the current deficiencies and propel Khyber Pakhtunkhwa towards a more vibrant and inclusive sports culture.
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