Conflict Erupts Between Sports Associations and Regional Sports Office in Bannu; Players Face Threats

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Despite claims of promoting sports, tensions have escalated in Bannu between local sports associations and the Regional Sports Office. The dispute intensified when several young athletes were excluded from trials, prompting protests from various associations, who also reached out to their local members of the provincial assembly.

Recently, Nilofar Begum, a female member of the Provincial Assembly from Bannu, formally wrote to the DG Sports demanding that experts from local associations be included in the trials and training programs. However, there has been no response from the DG Sports so far.

Meanwhile, representatives of some associations expressed concern over threats from the Regional Sports Officer. They revealed that players were instructed to attend training despite most under-21 athletes returning late from schools and colleges. Due to security concerns in Bannu, parents are reluctant to let their children travel late. Nevertheless, the officer allegedly warned that failure to attend would result in denial of travel allowances and submission of required forms.

The associations insist that efforts should focus on promoting sports rather than intimidating players and local bodies. Attempts to contact the Regional Sports Officer for clarification went unanswered for 48 hours, highlighting the lack of accountability.

This situation raises serious questions about the promotion of sports in Bannu and the need for transparent trials, as frustration among young athletes and local associations continues to grow.

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