Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Sports Limbo: Coaches' Hopes Dash as Promises Fizzle
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's sporting scene hangs in a limbo, with
unfulfilled promises surrounding coach appointments casting a long shadow over
player development and athletic aspirations. The arrival of new Director
General Abdul Nasir Khan seemed to offer a glimmer of hope. Under his tenure, a
PC-1 proposal for hiring coaches and unemployed daily wage employees, sidelined
by predecessor Khalid Mahmood, was sent ahead.
However, optimism has dwindled into uncertainty. No
appointments have materialized. This stagnation stands in stark contrast to
Mahmood's selective focus. While specific coaches were chosen for athletics,
weightlifting, swimming, and football (sports he and his children participated
in), other disciplines were woefully neglected.
Khan's initial pledge to expedite PC-1 approval raised
spirits. Talk of "done deals" and imminent appointments gave way to
whispers of further meetings and delays. Now, as the first quarter of 2024
draws to a close, no progress has been made. Coaches who stood in line, hopeful
for a chance to guide young athletes, remain in limbo. The consequence? A
palpable demotivation within the Sports Directorate, with officers seemingly
resigned to passing time in each other's offices.
This inaction casts a pall over the province's sporting
ambitions. Empty stadiums and frustrated athletes stand as testament to the
broken promises. The future of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's sporting dreams hinges on
immediate action. The PC-1 must be swiftly approved, appointments swiftly made,
and facilities revitalized. Only then can the true potential of the province's
athletes be nurtured and unleashed.
#StalledPC1 #EmptyStadiums #WhereAreTheGames?
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