The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has allocated approximately Rs1.07 billion to national sports federations and associations over the past five years, as reported on its official website. This funding covers the period from the 2019-2020 fiscal year to the 2023-2024 fiscal year and includes annual grants, special allocations, and directives from the president and prime minister.
Key Allocations
Pakistan Volleyball Federation received the highest amount, totaling Rs115.5 million, with a significant Rs100 million allocated in the 2023-2024 fiscal year alone. Following closely, the Pakistan Hockey Federation was allocated Rs103.65 million over five years, including Rs59.15 million in the latest fiscal year.
The Athletics Federation of Pakistan also saw considerable support, with Rs101.29 million distributed, including Rs69.25 million in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Similarly, the Pakistan Netball Federation received Rs70 million, and the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation was granted Rs60.97 million, with the bulk of this amount allocated in the recent fiscal year.
Other notable recipients include the Pakistan Tennis Federation, which received Rs48.68 million, and the Pakistan Squash Federation, which was awarded Rs49.92 million.
Funding Trends
The PSB’s funding for sports federations has seen significant increases in recent years. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the total disbursement reached Rs509.13 million, marking a substantial rise from previous years. In comparison, the 2019-2020 fiscal year saw a modest Rs25 million allocated, which increased to Rs42.42 million in 2020-2021, and Rs69.5 million in 2021-2022. The most dramatic increase occurred in 2022-2023, with Rs423.29 million distributed.
Additional Allocations
The PSB also supported smaller federations and individual athletes. For example:
- The Pakistan Chess Federation received Rs39.5 million.
- The Pakistan Karate Federation was allocated Rs38 million.
- Individual athletes like M Shoaib Khan, a boxer, received Rs1.7 million, while Usman Wazir, also a boxing champion, received Rs2 million.
Other federations that received notable support include the Pakistan Wrestling Federation (Rs37.93 million), Pakistan Cycling Federation (Rs37.39 million), and the Pakistan Federation Baseball (Rs44 million).
The funds have been directed towards supporting the development of various sports disciplines across Pakistan, with the goal of enhancing the country’s sporting infrastructure and preparing athletes for international competitions.
Summary of Funds Distributed
- Pakistan Volleyball Federation: Rs115,500,000
- Pakistan Hockey Federation: Rs103,650,000
- Athletics Federation of Pakistan: Rs101,291,000
- Pakistan Netball Federation: Rs70,000,000
- Pakistan Taekwondo Federation: Rs60,968,000
- Pakistan Squash Federation: Rs49,925,000
- Pakistan Tennis Federation: Rs48,682,610
- Pakistan Federation Baseball: Rs44,000,000
- Chess Federation of Pakistan: Rs39,500,000
- Pakistan Wrestling Federation: Rs37,927,962
- Pakistan Cycling Federation: Rs37,390,000
- Pakistan Karate Federation: Rs38,000,000
- Pakistan Soccer Futsal Federation: Rs23,000,000
- Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation: Rs21,730,000
- Pakistan Judo Federation: Rs25,750,000
- National Rifle Association of Pakistan: Rs26,500,000
- Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association: Rs24,741,500
- Pakistan Boxing Federation: Rs30,500,000
- Pakistan Handball Federation: Rs12,735,000
- Pakistan Swimming Federation: Rs11,780,800
- Pakistan Alpine Club: Rs9,400,000
- Pakistan Bridge Federation: Rs9,300,000
- Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation: Rs7,500,000
- Pakistan Badminton Federation: Rs7,000,000
- Special Olympic Pakistan: Rs5,000,000
