Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium Turf Under Threat from Burning Debris and Neglect
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate's practice of
burning refuse has sparked concerns about the state of the Lala Ayub Hockey
Stadium's newly installed, multi-crore turf. The burning, which occurred last
Friday near the stadium named after hockey legend Lala Ayub, father of the
first Olympian from the province, Syed Aqil Shah, continued for three days,
generating thick air pollution that lingered until Monday.
Despite the incident happening within the jurisdiction of
the Peshawar Cantonment Board, its officials have remained silent on the issue.
Meanwhile, the Sports Directorate, ostensibly attempting to save money through
this unorthodox waste disposal method, seems oblivious to the detrimental
consequences for the stadium's turf. Burning debris has already caused minor
damage, posing challenges for players during practice.
Despite these concerns, the authorities have yet to acknowledge the issue or take any corrective measures. The inaction jeopardizes the expensive, high-quality turf installed by the Pakistan Sports Board, raising questions about the Sports Directorate's priorities and commitment to maintaining sporting facilities.
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