PSB Peshawar Center's Halls Closed: Players Face Training Crisis
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Peshawar Center has faced
backlash after closing its gymnasium, squash ground, and karate hall for over a
month. The closure was triggered by the PSB Islamabad's demand for exorbitant
fees, leaving squash, badminton, and volleyball players, who previously trained
in these halls, facing significant difficulties.
The halls were previously used for various sports
activities, including volleyball, badminton, squash, and karate. However, the
management's demand for an entry fee of Rs 7500 led to the closure as players
were unable to afford the cost. This decision has not only affected the
athletes but also resulted in a decline in cleanliness and maintenance at the
center.
Critics have pointed out the irony of the PSB, which claims
to provide facilities to players, imposing restrictions that negatively impact
the majority of athletes in the province. Additionally, the center's allocation
of Rs 2.3 million in public taxes per month for employee salaries, while the
facility remains largely non-functional, has raised further concerns.
Sports enthusiasts have called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
government to intervene and transfer the PSB Peshawar Center from federal
control to provincial authority. This move would not only ensure the
availability of sports facilities for local players but also empower the
community to participate in sports activities at a local level. The current
situation has been deemed deplorable, highlighting the disconnect between
public funding and the actual benefits for the province's sports landscape.
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