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Provincial Sports Directorate Faces Backlash Over Delayed Hockey Turf Project

Peshawar ,  A sports infrastructure project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has hit a roadblock, with the Provincial Sports Directorate facing criticism for its handling of a delayed hockey turf installation.

The project, awarded to a local contractor in 2022, was initially slated for completion by May of that year. However, due to unexplained delays, the turfs in Abbottabad and Nowshera remain unfinished.

According to the contract, the contractor was obligated to pay a 10% penalty for each month of delay. This amounts to a significant sum, but the Directorate has yet to take action to recover the penalty.

Local sports enthusiasts and the public have expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and accountability. Many have taken to social media to voice their concerns, questioning the Directorate's oversight and the contractor's commitment to the project.

As the delay persists, calls for a thorough investigation into the matter are growing louder. The public demands transparency and accountability from the responsible authorities.

#HockeyTurf #ProjectDelay #LiquidatedDamages #AuditInquiry #KAMTraders

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Contractor Faces Rs. 5 Million Fine for Delayed 3D Squash Court Project

Peshawar, Pakistan – A highly anticipated 3D squash court project at Hayatabad Sports Complex, a posh neighborhood in Peshawar, has been plagued by significant delays. Despite a March 2021 contract valued at Rs. 99.40 million and an 18-month completion deadline, the project remains unfinished over three years later.

Sources within the Sports Directorate reveal that the contractor had agreed to a Rs. 5 million penalty if the court wasn't operational by September 2023. According to the contract terms, a 10% financial penalty was to be levied for each month of delay. However, despite overshooting the deadline by more than a year, no action has been taken to impose the fine.

Intriguingly, a payment of Rs. 62,830,000 was made on June 23, 2022, based on "unscheduled items," as indicated by check number 060389.

The delayed project has sparked concerns among sports enthusiasts and the public, who have questioned the lack of accountability and transparency in the execution of this high-profile sports facility.

#kikxnow #digitalcreator #sportsnews #mojo #mojosports #kpk #kpsorts #contractor #hayatabad #3dsquash #courts #delayedproject #penalty #accountability

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"Security Threat Lines are a Nightmare for the K P Sports Directorate Despite Rising Threats"

Terrorism threat lines are on the rise, but still, administrative importance comes along with the Sports Directorate, which include the offices of the Sports Minister, DG Sports, and other major departments; however, basic security is quite seriously missing at the place.

Several CCTV cameras, which are an intrinsic part of the modern system of security, are either not working or missing in several places. While some CCTV cameras have installed them at the main entrance, others do not have them. Data recording by the Directorate can only be done for one week at a time, again leaving much of the coverage uncovered.

This is, however worsened by the fact that areas plunge into darkness after dusk. Lights that were functional since Ramadan have been removed, leaving four light poles at the main gate that remain useless. Ironically, these lights have been moved to the hockey ground, and this makes the entrance even more vulnerable.

Shockingly, there are no trained or permanently employed security personnel. Guarding the main gate is the responsibility of daily wage employees who are ill-equipped, untrained, and burdened with security and gate operation tasks. There is one gun issued to them. The employees are reluctant to use it, as this may end up in accidental discharge.

Despite a deadly wave of terrorism, no reaction has been witnessed from the administration. Though fatal incidents like the ghastly murder of an daily wage employ  in a blast on former senior minister Bashir Bilour have shown the exposure, nothing real has been done to reconsider security lapses.

And that remains a question only: Will another tragedy make the Directorate change or let such systemic deficiencies slide to end in becoming too late?

#KPSportsDirectorate #SecurityFlaws #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #PublicSafetyCrisis #DailyWageStruggles #UntrainedSecurity #TerrorismThreats #SportsMinistry

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Multiple Appointments Raise Concerns Over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Officer Shortage

Peshawar ,   A case in which one officer is holding the position of project director simultaneously in the Sports Directorate and Kohat Division Development Project is raising eyebrows about officer shortage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The situation further complicates when such officer is also in the demand of the Peshawar Development Authority. Then, there is this strange situation. Several questions arise here: one person managing the workload of multiple high-stake projects and what this says about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's claim of a few qualified officers in the country.

This officer, working at the rank of PPS BS-18, undertakes two important positions. He works as Project Director, and the position includes managing the development and rehabilitation of sports facilities at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Seeing the local sports infrastructure of this province, this place is most important for its development.

It deputed and appointed him as a Project Director of the Kohat Division Development Project (KDDP), which is a strategic project under the Planning & Development Department. The work further deals with handling the vital developmental projects in the Kohat region.

Furthermore, PDA has also sought that the same officer work on and nurture this other substantial position, such as the New Peshawar Valley Housing Scheme; an urban development project. In this situation, with one and the same officer spearheading a number of high-profile ventures, the questions are not only about usualness but also efficacy and ability.

Deputations and additional appointments are conditioned upon the approval of the Provincial Project Selection Committee. However, for specific situations, the Administrative Secretary can grant additional charges, but this should not be a standing authority; these are to be "avoided.".

Despite all these, most officers remain to serve as major officials while holding other positions without official approval. This makes one ask whether the province genuinely needs more qualified officers or maybe it lacks sufficient management over its resources.

It would be hypocritical for the province to claim an officer shortage when its existing officers are overwhelmed.

Accumulating new roles assigned to this officer, this incompetence in resource management might also be part of the problem from the provincial government's perspective.

At a time when the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is undertaking some of its largest ever developmental projects, dispersing responsibility among several portfolios may compromise the quality of work and delay it. The Peshawar Development Authority is moving forward its urban development projects, and the Sports Directorate is under pressure to rehabilitate sporting facilities in all districts across the province.

Over-reliance on too much burden on a single officer has been at risk for both delaying the project and it going over budget, thus failing to fulfill the public's needs with regards to urban development as well as sports infrastructure. This comes to question the governmental body's commitment to administrative capacity in the province.

This case demands a review of the deputation policy. PIP 2022 was structured to ensure efficient human resource management wherein officers were to be given work where they would do the most effective work without letting them overstretch. Cases like the present one suggest that proper observance of these regulations does not exist.

The provincial government should, therefore, ensure that officers are not overburdened to the detriment of public interest. However impressive these emergencies may be, they alone cannot justify the prevailing system whereby one individual is saddled with several major projects at a time. That is counterproductive to administrative efficiency and good governance.

The one case of holding several appointments by one officer raises serious questions about how Khyber Pakhtunkhwa manages its officer cadre. If the government needs officers while talking about scarcity, then such a practice - where one individual is trying to perform several roles - argues a lot with this slogan of scarcity of officers. To improve public project management and governance, the province should change its management style in terms of allocation of resources so that officers do not have too many significant tasks on their plate.

#KPKGovernance #DeputationPolicy  #MultipleRoles  #PDAProjectDirector #KPKOfficersShortage #SportsDirectorate  #KDAProjectDirector  #AdministrativeAccountability #KPKTransparency

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Rampage of Barriers at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate: More than Two Months and No Defined Place

It has been more than two months since the installation of barriers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate; no particular location has been identified yet. These have been erected without proper planning and in an indiscriminate manner and never was supervision distributed upon even among a very few officers.

First, it was claimed that the restrictions are to control the "extracurricular activities" at the Sports Directorate. This already arouses a relevant question: how were such activities carried out in a huge stadium with such watchful eyes? Yet, the restrictions are considered to distress the athletes' training, given that the athletics ground has been totally closed since two years ago.

The positioning of the barriers along the two sides of the Sports Directorate has affected running by the athletes as well as public runs, but no one cared. When there was a complaint that motorcycles and bicycles mainly were parked just before the Directorate, the administration just took one of the barriers a bit further ahead as an effort to clear up congestion, when, instead long lines of vehicles appeared, forcing the administration to remove the counterpart.

The mind-boggling part is that even the officials in charge through the barriers do not know where they have been located and the Class-IV officials supervising were giving unclear instructions. The big question remains unanswered: why can this institution, so prominent, like the Sports Directorate, with supposedly capable officials, not handle such a simple task like placing a barrier correctly?

#KPSportsDirectorate #BarrierIssues #AthleteProblems #PlanningFailure

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Public Funds Misused at Lala Ayub Hockey Ground: A Turf of Corruption?

Public Funds Misused at Lala Ayub Hockey Ground: A Turf of Corruption?

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Islamabad spent about 100 million rupees on a new turf for Peshawar's revered Lala Ayub Hockey Ground. Unfortunately, the project has already been marred with problems, with nails and spikes coming out of the turf-leaving serious concerns for player safety.

Syed Zahir Shah, President Hockey Association, has strongly condemned:

"We want DG Yasir Pirzada of the PSB to conduct an inquiry into the state of the turf. This is public tax money being wasted. The inquiry committee was constituted, following which Deputy Director Shahid Islam came to inspect the turf, but till date we have not seen any result of this inquiry," said Zahir Shah.

He also blamed the contractor who came from Canada:

"The contractor earned his money, collected his payment from PSB, and ran. But we will not leave him scot-free. The provincial sports directorate too raised reservations about the quality, so why was it inaugurated in that sorry state?"

The question has brought into analysis several critical accountability issues. The defective installation affected the quality and safety of turf. Instead of dealing with the root problems, the people responsible used nails to plaster wrinkles—a temporary yet dangerous fix.

An investigation was launched in May 2023, but like in most incidences of embezzlement of public money, that never got its way. Clear negligence on the part of the authority that would not move to correct this, afraid of harming athletes. Notwithstanding public concern over the issue to date, nothing has been done, which draws a very alarming trend of squandering public tax money without much care for its consequences.

#TurfScandal #HockeyGroundPeshawar #PSB #PublicFundsMisuse #LalaAyubHockeyGround #HockeyPakistan #SportsInfrastructure #Accountability #TaxpayerMoney #PlayerSafety #CorruptionInSports #YasirPirzada #SyedZahirShah #SportsDirectorateKP #HockeyAssociation #InquiryDemand #ContractorScandal

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Public Funds Misused at Lala Ayub Hockey Ground: A Turf of Corruption?

Public Funds Misused at Lala Ayub Hockey Ground: A Turf of Corruption?

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Islamabad spent about 100 million rupees on a new turf for Peshawar's revered Lala Ayub Hockey Ground. Unfortunately, the project has already been marred with problems, with nails and spikes coming out of the turf-leaving serious concerns for player safety.

Syed Zahir Shah, President Hockey Association, has strongly condemned:

"We want DG Yasir Pirzada of the PSB to conduct an inquiry into the state of the turf. This is public tax money being wasted. The inquiry committee was constituted, following which Deputy Director Shahid Islam came to inspect the turf, but till date we have not seen any result of this inquiry," said Zahir Shah.

He also blamed the contractor who came from Canada:

"The contractor earned his money, collected his payment from PSB, and ran. But we will not leave him scot-free. The provincial sports directorate too raised reservations about the quality, so why was it inaugurated in that sorry state?"

The question has brought into analysis several critical accountability issues. The defective installation affected the quality and safety of turf. Instead of dealing with the root problems, the people responsible used nails to plaster wrinkles—a temporary yet dangerous fix.

An investigation was launched in May 2023, but like in most incidences of embezzlement of public money, that never got its way. Clear negligence on the part of the authority that would not move to correct this, afraid of harming athletes. Notwithstanding public concern over the issue to date, nothing has been done, which draws a very alarming trend of squandering public tax money without much care for its consequences.

#TurfScandal #HockeyGroundPeshawar #PSB #PublicFundsMisuse #LalaAyubHockeyGround #HockeyPakistan #SportsInfrastructure #Accountability #TaxpayerMoney #PlayerSafety #CorruptionInSports #YasirPirzada #SyedZahirShah #SportsDirectorateKP #HockeyAssociation #InquiryDemand #ContractorScandal

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Syed Zahir Shah believes that PSB hostels need upgraded facilities.

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) seems to intend to provide adequate facilities for the players. But recent trends raise a serious failure in that matter. The state has offered a hostel for lodging to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa players participating in the junior hockey championship whose beds, Syed Zahir Shah, President of the provincial hockey association, quoted, were dirty and cockroach-infested.

Newly appointed DG Sports Yasir Pirzada is requested to personally visit the hostels so that he himself can assess the conditions prevailing at these places, hazardous to the health of the players on account of unsanitary conditions. Shah claims that upon a first-hand visit, deplorable conditions prevailing at the place will be satisfactorily exposed.

He pointed out that, no doubt, there are several directorates in PSB; however, it is not known what work is being done and to what extent one is being charged for maintenance, keeping in view the fact that they could not provide any facility properly. He was disappointed because DGPS Islamabad does not fulfill its core responsibility of supporting the athletes.

To fully make provisions for players, Shah emphasized on the pressing needs for resource management improvement, such as maintenance and salaries.

#PSB #Islamabad #Hostel #Cockroaches #BedBugs #Pakistan #HostelLife #HockeyTeam #KPK #KP #Pakistan #DGPSB

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Syed Zahir Shah believes that PSB hostels need upgraded facilities.

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New Sports Policy Draft Raises Questions About IPC's Role

The Government of Pakistan has unveiled a draft of its new five-year sports policy, aiming to transform the country into a leading sports nation. The policy outlines a comprehensive plan to promote high-quality, inclusive, and accessible sports, fostering national pride and unity. With a focus on achieving global success in major events like the 2028 Olympics and 2026 Asian Games, the policy aims to overhaul Pakistan's sports system.

Key Features of the Draft Policy:

Steering Committee: Establishment of a steering committee chaired by the Federal Sports Minister to oversee policy implementation.

Anti-Doping Measures: Plans for stronger anti-doping regulations and the creation of a National Anti-Doping Agency.

Sports Institute: Establishment of a sports institute to enhance athlete development and training.

Sports Endowment Funds: Creation of funds to support sports initiatives and attract women to participate in sports.

Sports Database: Development of a national sports database to track athlete performance and progress.

Provincial Coordination: Emphasis on coordination with provincial governments to promote traditional and regional sports.

E-Sports Focus: Inclusion of e-sports tournaments and a task force for sponsorship.

Sports Think Tank: Establishment of a think tank to provide expert advice and guidance on sports development.

Concerns Over IPC's Role:

While the draft policy outlines ambitious goals, concerns have been raised about the role of the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) department. Critics argue that the IPC's continued control over resources and decision-making could hinder the policy's implementation and limit the autonomy of provincial sports authorities.

The draft also faces criticism for neglecting the role of sports associations and federations, which have been dominated by the same individuals for decades. There is a growing demand for greater transparency and accountability in sports governance.

Stakeholder Feedback:

The draft policy has been shared with various stakeholders, including sports associations, federations, and provincial governments, for feedback and suggestions. The IPC has been holding meetings to gather input and address concerns.

Conclusion:

The new sports policy, if implemented effectively, has the potential to revolutionize Pakistan's sports landscape. However, the success of the policy will depend on its implementation, the effectiveness of the IPC's oversight, and the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.

#PakistanSports #SportsPolicy #IPC #SportsReform

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KP Sports Directorate Ducks Revenue Questions Over Hayatabad Complex

The Provincial Sports Directorate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been severely criticized for not providing financial details pertaining to the income earned during the tenure of the three administrators serving at the Hayatabad Sports Complex.

However, the department remained mum over the income earned and the amount of expenses, including the amount spent on the maintenance and regular upkeep of the complex from 2021 to 2024 despite many requests and appeals filed before the Right to Information Commission.

The complaints emerged about the reluctance of the department to disclose information especially when the Hayatabad Sports Complex is the highest earning complex under the Provincial Sports Directorate.

Such discrepancies in the revenue figures, along with the fluctuations in the number of employees appointed during different administrations, have only fueled such misgivings of financial anomalies.

The public wants information clearer and most people doubt the motives behind this department because it refuses to give out such important information, specifically on the financial records, which have blamed allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the Provincial Sports Directorate.

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Karki Archery Competition Thrills Lakki Marwat

The Provincial Sports Directorate recently hosted a thrilling Karki archery competition in lakki Marwat, a traditional sport deeply rooted in the region's heritage. The event attracted over a hundred local athletes from various areas, showcasing their skill and passion for this ancient pastime.

As part of the "Kehel hai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa" series, the competition offered cash prizes of 30,000 and 20,000 rupees to the top performers. The closing ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including ADC Lakki Marwat Kamran, Assistant Commissioner Lakki Marwat Islam, and the Deputy Director of Operations of the Provincial Sports Directorate.

Jamshed Baloch, the chief guest, commended the athletes for their exceptional performance and encouraged them to continue their pursuit of excellence. The local community expressed their appreciation for the Provincial Sports Directorate's efforts in promoting traditional sports and preserving cultural heritage.

Karki, a traditional form of archery, has been a beloved sport in Marwat, Dera, and surrounding regions for generations. The annual competitions attract a diverse range of participants, from young enthusiasts to seasoned veterans.

#Karki #TraditionalSports #LakkiMarwat #KPK #SportsNews #DigitalCreator #Mojo #MojoSports

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KPK Sports Directorate's Move to Outsource Events: Ensuring Transparency or Repeating Past Mistakes?

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate plans to outsource the opening and closing ceremonies of various sports events for the year 2024-25 through private firms. Recently, a pre-bidding meeting was held, attended by representatives of over 14 major companies. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and accountability under the KP Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) rules.

This is not the first time the Sports Directorate has engaged private firms for event management. A similar move was made in 2022, where a joint venture with a production house and other non-governmental entities handled the events. The contractors provided production services, accommodation for athletes, and transportation. However, at the time, the contract was awarded to a specific firm without an open tender, raising concerns about fairness.

This year, to improve transparency, the bidding process has been initiated under KPPRA rules, and major firms have been invited to participate. The meeting, held in the committee room of Peshawar Sports Complex, was attended by officials from various departments, including the female Additional Director General, Rasheeda Ghaznavi. However, the contractors who handled the events last year raised the most objections, questioning the changes in the contract terms this time around.

Contractors primarily objected to the specific requirements regarding warehousing, staffing, employee salaries, and production house details. Furthermore, the directorate set conditions for vehicle experience and hotel arrangements for athletes to ensure smooth operations during future events. Contractors were also required to disclose employee numbers and salaries, which some felt could create tax issues for them. The contractors requested the directorate to ease some of these terms, to which the administration promised further discussions in upcoming meetings.

If the Provincial Sports Directorate wants to ensure transparency in this multi-million-rupee project, it must also address issues related to political favoritism in awarding contracts and providing adequate facilities and equipment to athletes. Previously, complaints were raised about the quality of accommodation for athletes, citing issues with cleanliness and services at the hotels. Additionally, equipment provided to athletes, such as shoes and kits, often arrived just a day before the events and did not meet the promised standards.

In the past, the directorate has faced criticism for accepting subpar supplies due to time constraints, as replacements would be difficult to arrange at the last minute. Furthermore, political influence has led to contractors being appointed to oversee production, resulting in substantial payments without matching the quality of work. This has been a recurring issue, and the current administration must avoid making the same mistakes by distancing itself from problematic contractors.

#KPSportsDirectorate #Outsourcing #SportsEvents #Transparency #SportsManagement #KPK

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Pakistan Olympic Association Invited to 9th Youth Camp of Chinese Olympic Committee in Beijing

The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has been invited to participate in the prestigious 9th Youth Camp of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), scheduled to be held in Beijing from November 3 to 8, 2024. Since its inception in 2013, this annual camp has become a significant platform for promoting the Olympic values of sportsmanship, fostering cross-cultural exchange, and strengthening cooperation among National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide.

This year’s camp will host two participants from Pakistan—one male and one female—between the ages of 18 and 35. Participants are expected to be fluent in English and have a basic understanding of the Olympic Movement. The event will cover a wide range of sports-related discussions, lectures, and activities, with all sessions conducted in English.

The COC will generously cover boarding, lodging, local transportation, and half the round-trip airfare for both Pakistani participants. However, other expenses such as insurance and visa fees will need to be covered by the participants themselves or their affiliated units.

The Pakistan Olympic Association has set a deadline of October 4, 2024, for the submission of nominations, which must include updated CVs, valid passports, and passport-sized photographs. The nominations will enable Pakistani youth to engage in global sports networks and build valuable relationships with peers across the world.

#PakistanOlympics #YouthCamp2024 #SportsForAll #OlympicMovement #CulturalExchange #Beijing2024 #PakYouthInSports #GlobalSportsInitiative

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PSB Peshawar Center's Halls Closed: Players Face Training Crisis

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Peshawar Center has faced backlash after closing its gymnasium, squash ground, and karate hall for over a month. The closure was triggered by the PSB Islamabad's demand for exorbitant fees, leaving squash, badminton, and volleyball players, who previously trained in these halls, facing significant difficulties.

The halls were previously used for various sports activities, including volleyball, badminton, squash, and karate. However, the management's demand for an entry fee of Rs 7500 led to the closure as players were unable to afford the cost. This decision has not only affected the athletes but also resulted in a decline in cleanliness and maintenance at the center.

Critics have pointed out the irony of the PSB, which claims to provide facilities to players, imposing restrictions that negatively impact the majority of athletes in the province. Additionally, the center's allocation of Rs 2.3 million in public taxes per month for employee salaries, while the facility remains largely non-functional, has raised further concerns.

Sports enthusiasts have called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to intervene and transfer the PSB Peshawar Center from federal control to provincial authority. This move would not only ensure the availability of sports facilities for local players but also empower the community to participate in sports activities at a local level. The current situation has been deemed deplorable, highlighting the disconnect between public funding and the actual benefits for the province's sports landscape.

#PSBPeshawar  #TaxpayerMoney #SportsCenter  #WasteOfResources  #SportsFacilities #KPKGovernment

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Ali Sisters Dominate Qamar Zaman National Junior Squash Championship 2024 with Gold and Silver Triumphs"

Peshawar – The Qamar Zaman National Junior Squash Championship 2024 saw another incredible performance from the talented Ali sisters, solidifying their positions as squash prodigies in Pakistan. Sehrish Ali won her 10th Gold Medal in the U-15 category, showcasing her relentless drive and dominance in the sport at such a young age. Meanwhile, Mahnoor Ali, already decorated with 15 Gold Medals, added another Silver to her tally, marking her 4th Silver Medal, a testament to her consistent performances in high-stakes tournaments.

In the U-19 category, Mehwish Ali continued her reign, claiming her 23rd Gold Medal. This victory further cements her status as the No. 1 player in both the U-19 and Senior Women's categories. The Ali sisters have become synonymous with excellence in squash, setting a high standard for young athletes in Pakistan.

Their outstanding performances in this championship have not only made their family proud but have also contributed to elevating Pakistan's name in international squash.

#AliSisters #SquashChampions #QamarZamanChampionship2024 #GoldMedalists #FutureOfSquash #PakistanSquash #U19Squash #JuniorSquashStars

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Maria Turpakkai’s Fight for Justice: A Champion’s Struggle Against Unfair Dismissal

Maria Turpakkai, a celebrated national and international athlete, who has won numerous gold medals for the country, is currently fighting a legal battle for her rights. A case against WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) is pending in court, with the next hearing scheduled for September 11. Maria’s dismissal from her job, which she claims was politically motivated under the influence of PTI, has raised concerns about the treatment of athletes in Pakistan.

In a video message sent to journalists, Maria shared her ordeal, explaining how despite her exceptional achievements, she was never given the recognition or promotion she deserved. “I won several national and world championships and earned gold medals for my country. However, I was never promoted and remained stuck in Grade 15, while less experienced players were given higher grades and opportunities,” she stated.

Maria believes that her dismissal was unjust and politically influenced, marking it as a significant battle for her rights and justice. Despite her exemplary track record, she was sidelined and removed from her position. She now seeks fairness not only for herself but for all athletes who face similar injustices.

“This is not just my fight; it’s a fight for all the athletes who have been neglected despite their hard work and dedication,” she emphasized. The court’s upcoming hearing will determine the next steps in Maria’s pursuit of justice and her continued struggle against an unfair system.

#JusticeForMariaTurpakkai #AthletesRights #FairnessInSports #ChampionForJustice #WAPDACase #SportsInjustice #PoliticalInfluence #WomenInSports #EqualityForAthletes #FightForJustice #SportsHeroes