National Coaching Centre sinks but Pakistan Sports Board seems helpless

KARACHI: Like other parts of the city, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)'s National Coaching Center also sunk after heavy rain hit the metropolis on consecutive days. 

In a video received by this correspondent on Friday, NCC looked in the worst condition, with rainwater everywhere. 

From the entrance to the tartan track and indoor courts, every other area was submerged by rainwater. 

When Geo Super reached out to DG - PSB Col. Asif Zaman on this matter, he just urged for prayers. "In Karachi, due to heavy rain, request for the Dua," Zaman said. 

"May Allah be with us, heavy rain in Karachi, not good, especially in low areas. I am already doing for civil administration & Rangers help," the PSB chief told this correspondent. 

It must be noted here that dozens of Karachi-based national athletes train in NCC. According to the sources, NCC charges 1600 per person apart from athletes to train in this outdated facility. 

However, no proper staff is assigned to deal with such emergency situations. Hence, every time NCC suffers the same situation.