Srinagar, Aug. 10 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government's special cash award scheme for sportspersons is only the beginning, assuring athletes of greater support in terms of infrastructure, coaching, training, equipment and financial assistance.

Speaking at the Special Cash Award Ceremony honouring outstanding sportspersons at SKICC Srinagar, Chief Minister said the government wants to ensure that athletes do not have to struggle to arrange resources for coaching, training, equipment and travel.

"This award is just the beginning. We are trying to encourage you, and we will try our best to help you in every way possible," CM Omar Abdullah said.

He said the government must also accept its respons...