Peshawar Sports Complex: Crores Spent on Turf, Now at Risk of Destruction

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Peshawar: The Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium in Peshawar Sports Complex, which received an investment of over Rs. 10 crore from the Pakistan Sports Board in 2022, is facing the threat of destruction. The machines responsible for watering the turf have malfunctioned, leading to severe waterlogging and potential damage to the expensive investment.

It has been revealed that the malfunction is due to a fault in the check valves of the machines. As a result, the machines are unable to drain water effectively, forcing the staff to manually remove water from the turf every time. Despite this critical issue, the Sports Directorate administration failed to address the problem promptly.

When the condition of the turf started deteriorating due to waterlogging, the Administrator of Peshawar Sports Complex resorted to a makeshift solution. He made holes in the pipes to directly spray water onto the turf. However, this temporary fix has further aggravated the situation. The elbow used to create the holes is leaking water, which is not only damaging the turf but also corroding the entire machine.

The most shocking aspect is the incompetence displayed by the Provincial Sports Directorate. The elbow, which costs a mere Rs. 500, was allegedly purchased for Rs. 11,000. The accounts section of the Sports Directorate has confirmed this expenditure. When contacted about this issue, the Director-General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa instructed the accounts section to investigate the matter.

This incident is a clear example of mismanagement and potential corruption within the Provincial Sports Directorate. It is disheartening to witness such a valuable asset, built at a cost of crores of rupees, facing destruction due to administrative negligence. This incident has not only disappointed athletes but also the entire nation.

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