Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a gathering with Sports Minister Dr Fahmida Mirza to take inventory of the nation’s Olympic debacle, through which 10 athletes ended their medalless marketing campaign.
Javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem and weightlifter, Talha Talib, nevertheless, placed on a formidable efficiency with high 5 finishes of their respective disciplines.
“The prime minister will now focus on the sports infrastructure in the country for the remaining two years of the government as he wants the youth to excel in other sports as well as in cricket and project a softer image of the country,” mentioned federal minister Assad. Umar advised ARY News.
Government insiders say the prime minister had taken a renewed curiosity within the state of the sport after neighboring India put up their finest efficiency with seven medals, together with a gold, by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.
Assad mentioned that it’s true that the prime minister and the cupboard haven’t been capable of pay that a lot consideration to sports activities through the three years of rule resulting from manifold points earlier than the nation.
“But now the prime minister also wants things to improve and there are plans to set up a modern sports institute in the country,” he mentioned.
Mirza, who appeared on one other channel, blamed the NOC (National Olympic Committee) for the pathetic situation of the Games in Pakistan.
But when requested why the Pakistan Sports Board, the federal government physique governing sports activities within the nation, returned almost Rs 440 million to the federal government with out utilizing them for sports activities and athletes, he had no concrete reply.
He mentioned the sports activities ministry needs all nationwide federations and Olympic committees to agree on a standard sports activities coverage and be accountable for his or her actions.
“We have asked all national federations to give a proper action plan for their sport, after which they will get grants and funds to train their athletes and send them abroad or organize events.”
The minister mentioned the federal government provides Rs 10 crore yearly to PSBs, of which 40 per cent is spent on salaries and non-development bills whereas the remaining is spent on athletes and infrastructure.
Both Arshad and Talha are home-trained athletes of their makeshift amenities to arrange for the Olympics and haven’t been supplied with a correct coach.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
