Paris Olympics Bilquis Mir From J&K Makes History As India’s First Female Jury Member

Paris Olympics Bilquis Mir From J&K Makes History As India’s First Female Jury Member

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 08 2024

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  • Bilquis Mir from Jammu and Kashmir is set to make history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
  • Bilquis Mir, water sports promoter, developer, athlete, jury member of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association has been named as a member of the jury for the operations at the Paris Olympic Games. She is the first person from India to be appointed as a jury.
  • Bilquis Mir's journey, which began as a canoeist from Kashmir in 1998, highlights her perseverance and determination to overcome challenges, especially before the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, to pursue sports as a career option and represent the country at prestigious international events like the Olympics and Asian Games.
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