After SC rap, J&K govt finally clears Bilquis Mir for Asian Games after nearly a year

 After a lengthy legal struggle, international coach Bilquis Mir has received a no-objection certificate from the Jammu and Kashmir government, as directed by the Supreme Court. This crucial permission enables her to train India’s kayaking and canoeing team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The court emphasized the importance of timely action to avoid hindering national interests, allowing Mir to embrace her coaching role for the prestigious event. After a lengthy legal struggle, international coach Bilquis Mir has received a no-objection certificate from the Jammu and Kashmir government, as directed by the Supreme Court. This crucial permission enables her to train India’s kayaking and canoeing team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The court emphasized the importance of timely action to avoid hindering national interests, allowing Mir to embrace her coaching role for the prestigious event.