Coaches in Football Academy of KP accused of scam involving fake international tours
Several football coaches in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have faced flak for allegedly demanding Rs 4.5 lakh per player from parents with the promise of international tours to Qatar and other countries. The actions have alerted the parents who have termed the coaches as exploiters who are using their children's aspirations to play abroad to earn money.
Concerned parents have approached the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Football Association and the Olympic Association for help.
The international tours were reportedly pitched as a great
opportunity for young players by the coaches, but excessive charges have left a
deep financial burden on many families. Parents are complaining about the fact
that while they encourage their children to pursue positive activities such as
football, the financial demands by the coaches are making it difficult for them
to sustain their children's passion for football.
In response, parents are asking the provincial sports authorities to come up with strict policies that will prevent such events in the future.
Instead of spending on costly international tours, they
should arrange local and national-level competitions where players can be
picked according to merit. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Minister and DG Sports
have been called upon to take swift action in ending the alleged fraud and
promoting authentic, fair sports competitions.
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