Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 12: In a landmark moment for J&K, Bilquis Mir, a trailblazer in Indian water sports and the country’s first woman Olympic jury member (Paris 2024), has been nominated as the Competition Director for the first Khelo India Water Sports Games (KIWSG), slated to be held in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025.
The nomination was formally conveyed by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA).
In a letter addressed to the Director General, Youth Services and Sports Department, J&K, IKCA requested that Mir’s services be made available to oversee this prestigious national-level event.
“Bilquis has represented India with distinction on several global platforms. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable in ensuring the Games are conducted at the highest standard,” said Prashant Kushwaha, IKCA president, in the official communiqué.
The three-day championship will feature kayaking, canoeing and rowing events across Dal Lake and other selected venues, placing Srinagar firmly on the national map for water-based adventure and sporting excellence.
As part of the preparations, a venue recce was conducted by senior competition officials, including Bilquis Mir and Saji Thomas.
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