The performance of Hamad Samari, the coach of the Naft Abadan basketball team, has faced serious criticism in recent days. Behaviors that seem to indicate the neglect of local and talented players from this city have raised concerns among sports enthusiasts.
Birthplace of Talents in the Shadow of Nepotistic Relationships
Reports indicate that some contracts of the team with non-local players are signed for high amounts, and in this context, issues such as personal interests and brokerage in player selection are raised. In this regard, some prominent players can bring in players with lower technical levels to the team, which has led to the sidelining of talented youth from Abadan.
In the process of selecting local players, technical criteria and qualifications are often overlooked, and in some cases, individuals of lower quality are recruited simply due to close relationships. While the best local players are sidelined from the team, such actions have been heavily criticized.
Violation of the Rights of Abadan Youth
This season, the Naft Abadan club was supposed to form a "shadow" team for players who have been sidelined from the main lineup, but according to sources, there have been obstacles in this path, and this plan has not been implemented. Meanwhile, in previous years, due to player brokerage, cases have been filed against Mr. Samari and even referred to judicial authorities, yet his activities continue.
Critics emphasize that these issues are not raised for personal destruction but rather aim to clarify the player recruitment process and prevent the violation of the rights of local youth in Abadan. A new generation of talented players from this city has become victims of relationships and personal interests, and now they expect officials to address these demands.