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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