Srinagar, Aug. 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma on Monday said the government is committed to building a strong sporting ecosystem in the Union Territory by providing athletes with world-class infrastructure, scientific training and timely financial support.

Speaking at the Special Cash Award Ceremony honouring outstanding sportspersons at SKICC Srinagar, Sharma said the athletes being honoured had brought glory to Jammu and Kashmir through years of hard work, sacrifice and perseverance.

"For every athlete we honour today, this moment is the culmination of years of early mornings, sacrifice, injuries overcome and an unshakeable belief in themselves," Sharma said.

He said the sportspersons had not only won medals fo...