Coach Missing, Children Left Unsupervised at Peshawar Sports Complex for Nearly a Month

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KikxNow , Digital Creator

PESHAWAR: Serious questions are being raised over the functioning of the coaching system at the Peshawar Sports Complex after young children were found practicing table tennis without any coach or technical supervision inside Arena Hall.

The situation was observed around 3:30 PM on May 6, where two minor children were attempting to learn and practice table tennis despite the absence of any trainer. According to sources, the daily-wage male table tennis coach assigned to the facility has been absent for nearly a month due to Ex-Pakistan leave, while no replacement arrangement has been made by the authorities.

The incident has exposed what critics describe as a deeper administrative failure within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sports structure, particularly regarding grassroots athlete development and monitoring mechanisms.

Parents bringing children to the sports complex reportedly believe that proper coaching and technical training are being provided. However, in reality, children are practicing on their own without guidance on technique, footwork, grip control, stroke mechanics, or game fundamentals.

Sports experts argue that table tennis is a highly technical sport where incorrect early habits can negatively impact long-term development. They say simply hitting the ball across the table cannot be considered proper training.

The absence of a coach for such an extended period has also triggered concerns regarding accountability inside the Sports Directorate. Questions are now being asked about why no substitute coach was appointed and whether senior officials were even aware that children were attending unsupervised sessions.

Critics say the issue reflects a larger pattern in public sports institutions where infrastructure and official events receive more attention than consistent coaching and athlete development.

The case also highlights the dependency of some training programs on temporary daily-wage staff instead of structured and sustainable coaching systems.

Observers believe the situation damages both athlete development and public trust, especially among parents who expect government sports facilities to provide professional supervision and learning opportunities for children.

So far, no official response has been issued regarding the prolonged absence of the coach or the lack of an alternative arrangement.

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