Provincial Sports Directorates and Associations in Crisis Due to Non-Payment of Funds
The provincial sports directorates and associated sports associations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) are facing a severe financial crisis due to the non-disbursement of funds by the provincial finance department for the past two years. Grant, aid, endowment payments, sports promotion, and maintenance funds have all been withheld, leading to a halt in sports events and financial distress for associations.
The
endowment department has issued a stern warning, threatening to take back the
land leased to the sports directorate for 32 venues if the outstanding payments
are not settled. This crisis has eroded the trust between the associations and
the directorate, resulting in decreased participation in sports events. The
upcoming Quaid-e-Azam Games and the National Games in 2025 are expected to be
significantly impacted due to a shortage of athletes in various sports.
Despite
repeated requests for funds to the finance department in 2023, the sports
directorate has received no response. As a result, associations have hinted at
potential protests to demand their rightful funds. The directorate has been
relying on income from various complexes and sports endowment funds to sustain
its operations, but these resources are proving insufficient.
The
financial crisis has crippled the sports infrastructure in KPK, hindering the
development and promotion of sports in the province. Urgent action is needed
from the authorities to address this pressing issue and ensure the well-being
of the sports sector.
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#fundingissues #KPKsports #sportsassociations #financedepartment
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