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Athlete's Support Cut Over Coach Dispute
6 Aug
Summary
- Federation withdrew support due to coaching setup disputes.
- Athlete faced denied requests for training program support.
- Sports board did not release funds for foreign coaches.
The Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation (PAAF) reportedly stopped supporting an athlete's training program last year. This decision arose from a dispute concerning the athlete's long-standing coach, Salman Butt.
Media outlets have reported that the PAAF withdrew its support due to the athlete's coaching arrangements. Consequently, the federation allegedly ignored the athlete's requests for assistance with his training program.
Adding to the challenges, the Pakistan Sports Board did not allocate funds for foreign coaches or trainers. This prevented the athlete from training with South African coach Terseys Liebenberg, who had previously guided him to Olympic success. The athlete ultimately trained for the Commonwealth Games in Lahore with local trainers and his coach, Salman Butt.
