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| IHPL Fiasco | | | The abrupt cancellation of the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in Srinagar has opened a Pandora’s box.
The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and J&K Cricket Association distanced themselves from the tournament, asserting that the event was a private affair and was held by the individuals.
According to the media reports most of the players, including international cricketers, were not paid their fees. Bills of hotels, transporters and vendors were left uncleared.
There were reports making rounds that many players had to leave the hotels in a jiffy and organizers vanished in a thin air silently.
Member (Administration), JKCA, Brig (Retd) Anil Gupta, said that the association had nothing to do with this event. “Far from collaborating with such an illegal tournament, we had actually cautioned against organising such activities. Such unauthorised and illegal cricketing events should be strongly discouraged,” he said.
As the league ended in fiasco the voices to get such events organized in a proper way are becoming shriller. Many people believe that if sporting leagues, cultural and musical events are held in Jammu or Srinagar, these will help in promoting both the cities on the global map.
The perception is that whenever such events are held the organizers should take the government on board so that in case of any chaos or confusion authorities can extend the helping hand. During the past five to six years the government has encouraged all the events that have taken place in the Union Territory.
It’s visible that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a renewed focus on sports, with improved infrastructure, new stadiums, and youth engagement programs. Every possible effort here has been put to make sports a channel of empowerment, employment, and peacebuilding. Unfortunately, incidents like the IHPL debacle run contrary to these goals. They highlight how private profiteering and mismanagement can derail genuine attempts to position the region as a credible sporting destination.
The lessons from this incident are clear. There must be a transparent framework for granting permissions and monitoring privately organized tournaments.
Every event involving public participation, sponsorship, and international representation must undergo scrutiny and should be recognized by the Sports Council. Moreover, financial accountability, player contracts, and vendor payments need to be backed by legal assurances to avoid exploitation. |
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