Bilquis Mir from Jammu and Kashmir is set to become the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024.
- Her appointment was conveyed through a letter from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
- Bilquis Mir is recognized for her contributions as a water sports promoter, developer, and athlete.
- She was nominated as a jury member by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing association.
- Bilquis described her appointment as a dream come true, emphasizing the significance of the Olympics for both athletes and sports promoters.
- She began her journey as a canoeist in 1998 and represented the country.
- Bilquis also served as a jury member at the previous year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
- She cleared the exam to become a jury member in 2008 and received praise for her performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
- Bilquis expressed pride in her appointment, highlighting its significance for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country.
- Only two jury members from Asia, including Bilquis Mir, have been selected for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Q: Who is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?
a) P T Usha
b) Bilquis Mir
c) Marroy Kom
d) Saniya Mirza
Ans : b) Bilquis Mir
