From Kashmir to Paris: Kashmir’s Bilquis Mir makes history as first Indian Jury member for Olympics

Apr 05, 2024

Jammu (J&K), April 5 (ANI): Bilquis Mir has become the first Indian woman from Kashmir to be a jury member in the Paris Olympics. In a letter written by the Indian Olympic Association to the J&K Government, it has been informed that Ms Bilquis Mir, water Sports Promoter, Developer, Athlete, and Jury member of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association has been nominated as a member of the jury to officiate at the Paris Olympics games. She is the first person from India to be appointed as a jury member at the Paris Olympics. Speaking on her achievement, Biquis Mir said that this is a dream come true for her. She further said, “I started my journey as an Athlete from Dal Lake in 1998 and played for the country and also became the coach of the Indian team, and now representing my country and J&K is a dream come true for me.