Gas Issues and Substandard Facilities Hinder Operation
While
winter winds whip through Charsadda, Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex's swimming
pool faces chilling obstacles. Despite having gas connection points, the lack
of readily available needle gas and frequent load shedding are making life for
potential bathers anything but refreshing.
Amidst
this cold reality, a glimmer of hope emerges. Sources confirm former DG Sports
Khalid Mahmood had approved a plan to utilize the Pangas system for heating the
pool's water. However, this ray of warmth is dimmed by the pool's shortcomings.
Falling
short of international standards, the pool boasts only seven lanes instead of
the required eight. Its width also fails to meet international specifications,
and a glaring lack of ventilation adds to the woes. Moreover, departmental
teams have not graced the facility for over four months.
To
add salt to the wound, Charsadda's pool pales in comparison to Peshawar's Adil
Khan Sports Complex. While Peshawar's pool enjoys a four-month operational
window, Charsadda's shutters remain firmly down in winter.
This discrepancy raises troubling questions,
especially considering that winter stretches for four months, a considerable
period of inactivity.
Furthermore,
whispers abound that most Sports Directorate employees' relatives enjoy the
dubious privilege of "season-to-season" employment at the Peshawar
pool. This practice casts a shadow of nepotism and unfairness over the
department.
Charsadda's
pool dreams face a harsh winter. Overcoming challenges like gas woes, subpar
facilities, and questionable employment practices is crucial to revive the
aquatic aspirations of the region.
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