Bandipora, Aug. 22 -- Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma on Friday said the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to creating a robust sporting ecosystem that enables children and youth to turn their passion for sports into a viable profession.

The minister was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the SKB Football Championship at Sports Stadium Naidkhai, organised by Kashmir Hunks and Thundrr FC. He said the government's responsibility is to provide talented youngsters with the right platforms, facilities and opportunities to pursue sports seriously and build a future around their sporting abilities.

"We want to ensure that children's passion for sports does not remain confined to the playground. Our aim is to pro...