Are Female Athletes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Just for Show?

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Despite grand claims about the promotion of sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ground reality tells a very different story. Funds are allocated for the training, development, and participation of female athletes. Policy documents are filled with promising language about "gender equality." Yet, shockingly, most districts have no official data on female athletes whatsoever.

Sources reveal that not only at the provincial level but also in the newly merged districts (formerly FATA), there is no reliable record of how many women are participating in sports, which disciplines they play, or even if they exist in the system. In such a scenario, the so-called inclusion of women in sports policies appears to be nothing more than a bureaucratic formality.

What’s even more disturbing is the common practice in several districts where one female athlete is listed as a participant in multiple sports, simply to show that events were held. Insiders claim this is done primarily to justify funds and create the illusion of performance. This trend not only exposes a serious lack of transparency but also deprives genuine female athletes of opportunities they deserve.

“Many times, we’re handed the name of a female athlete for an event who has nothing to do with that particular sport. The aim is just to complete paperwork.”

The situation is even worse in the merged districts, where there are no appointed female coaches, no sports infrastructure, and no active community engagement for girls in sports. Families are reluctant to allow their daughters to participate, citing unsafe and unsupportive environments.

This raises a serious question for the provincial government and the Directorate of Sports:

 “When there is no basic data on female athletes, how are policy goals being set or claimed to be achieved?”

Sports journalists, experts, and female athletes have urged the government to take the following actions:

Establish a comprehensive and verified database of female athletes across all districts, including merged areas.

Appoint at least one female coach per district to ensure mentorship and safe participation.

Take strict action against fake representation and ghost events.

Ensure that gender equality moves beyond policy papers and into real, visible action.

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