Srinagar: Commissioner/Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS, on Monday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government is working towards creating a strong sports ecosystem and taking the region’s athletes “from the playground to the podium,” while ensuring support for every talented sportsperson with international potential.

Speaking during the Special Cash Award Ceremony honouring outstanding sportspersons at SKICC Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal said the government’s sports policy provides significant incentives for athletes who excel at national and international competitions.

He said the policy provides cash incentives of ₹1 crore for Olympic medals and........

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