How the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate Fails to Serve Its Players
The
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate, tasked with fostering athletic
excellence in the province, seems to be stuck in a perpetual training match
with transparency and accountability. A recent denial of information request
filed in October, coupled with the glaring absence of sports activity across Peshawar
and Mardan districts, paints a picture of an institution either woefully inept
or deliberately opaque.
The
Right to Information Commission, KP, while acknowledging the request, has
seemingly served as a mere spectator in this game. Their letter, devoid of any
concrete action or follow-up, echoes the hollow silence of empty sports
complexes across the region. This begs the question: who is setting the rules
of this game, and who are the real losers?
The
lack of transparency in the Directorate's operations is a red card to good
governance. The denial of information, a basic right enshrined in the law,
raises questions about what the Directorate is trying to hide.
Are
there financial irregularities? Mismanagement of resources? Or simply a culture
of apathy towards the very athletes they are supposed to serve?
The
absence of sports activity in key districts is another own goal. While Peshawar
and Mardan grapple with a dearth of athletic opportunities, one wonders where
the budget allocated for sports development is actually going.
Are funds being channeled into phantom
projects or lining the pockets of a select few?
The
Right to Information Commission, KP, needs to do more than just send letters.
They must act as a referee, ensuring fair play and holding the Directorate
accountable. Investigating the information request denial, demanding concrete
action plans for the revival of sports in affected districts, and holding
public hearings are just a few steps that can put the game back on track.
Ultimately,
the losers in this scoreless game are the athletes themselves. Youngsters with
dreams of Olympic glory are denied the basic infrastructure and support to
nurture their talent. This not only squanders individual potential but also
undermines the province's sporting prowess on a national and international
stage.
The
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate needs a major overhaul. A culture of
transparency, accountability, and proactive development must replace the
current state of apathy and obfuscation. Only then can the game of sports truly
flourish in the province, with every athlete, every district, and every citizen
playing their part in a winning team.
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