190 Schools in Peshawar, but Only a Few Compete in Sports: What Is the Role of Physical Education Teachers?
Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator PESHAWAR: With approximately 190 high and higher secondary schools in Peshawar district, the reported low participation in school sports competitions has raised questions about the performance of Physical Education Teachers (PETs) and the effectiveness of the education department's sports programme. According to the information available, eight schools registered for hockey competitions, but only five participated. If participation in other sports is similarly limited, the Education Department and district sports authorities need to explain why school sports are failing to attract broader participation. If only a small number of schools take part in competitions, what sporting activities are taking place in the remaining schools? Are physical education teachers conducting regular training sessions, organising school-level competitions and identifying talented students, or are sports activities being neglected? The issue requ...