25 March 2025 – A significant scandal has surfaced involving Khalil Ahmed Khan , the former Chairperson of the UNESCO Ad Hoc Advisory Commi...
25 March 2025 – A significant scandal has surfaced involving Khalil Ahmed Khan, the former Chairperson of the UNESCO Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Traditional Sports and Games (AAC), regarding his misrepresentation and misuse of the International Council of Traditional Sports and Games (ICTSG).
🕵️ Key Facts Unveiled:
✅ Formation and Collapse of the UNESCO Ad Hoc Advisory Committee
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The UNESCO Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Traditional Sports and Games was formed in 2017 with 27 members.
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The committee successfully conducted the 3rd Collective Consultation on Traditional Sports and Games in Paris (2017) and the 4th Collective Consultation in Istanbul (2018), which was fully sponsored by Bilal Erdogan, President of the World Ethnosport Confederation (WEC).
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During the 4th Collective Consultation in 2018, the committee proposed the establishment of ICTSG, with plans for formal approval at the 5th Collective Consultation.
❌ Dissolution Following a Controversial Email
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The 5th Collective Consultation was never held due to the dissolution of the committee in 2019.
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This followed an email sent by Khalil Ahmed Khan to the UNESCO Secretariat, titled "Meet The Man Who Funds ISIS: Bilal Erdogan, The Son of Turkey’s President."
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The inflammatory and defamatory accusations in this email led to widespread backlash, ultimately resulting in the dissolution of the advisory committee.
⚠️ Misrepresentation and Financial Misconduct
Khalil Ahmed Khan’s misconduct includes:
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Failure to Register ICTSG Properly: ICTSG was not legally registered until January 2024.
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Misuse of UNESCO’s Concept: Khan used ICTSG's name and UNESCO’s concept of safeguarding Traditional Sports and Games to create an unauthorized online shop.
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Personal Financial Gains: He reportedly diverted funds intended for ICTSG and UNESCO into his personal account, misleading donors and stakeholders.
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Circulating False Images: Khan misled UNESCO officials and government representatives by circulating misleading images to falsely present himself as part of UNESCO.
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Request for Unauthorized Benefits: During the 4th Collective Consultation, Khan sought personal benefits, including room accommodations and airfare for his family, which were not included in the official sponsorship arrangements.
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Delayed Registration for Legitimacy: To cover his tracks, Khan registered ICTSG as a legal entity in the USA in September 2024, six years after the 4th Collective Consultation, to falsely validate his actions.
📢 Call to Action: Report Misconduct
All sports federations and organizations that may have been misled by Khalil Ahmed Khan’s false claims are urged to:
🔹 Report any payments made to his personal account to the UNESCO Secretariat.
🔹 Verify ICTSG’s status with UNESCO or the relevant departments.
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