Asian Games 2026: J&K govt. allows Mir Bilquis to travel after SC intervention; to coach Indian kayaking, canoeing team

In line with recent directions by the Supreme Court, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) granted permission to Bilquis Mir, a Physical Education Teacher, to discharge her duties as the chief coach of the Indian National Kayaking and Canoeing team for the Asian Games in Japan.

“Ms. Mir, Physical Education Teacher, is hereby accorded the requisite limited No Objection Certificate (NOC)/permission and is relieved for the purpose of joining and discharging the remaining assignment as Coach/Chief Coach of the Indian National Kayaking and Canoeing Team and for accompanying and assisting the Indian National Team in connection with the Asian Games, 2026,” read the order, issued by the Department of Youth Services and Sports.

However, the official order said the permission shall remain “operative only for the period reasonably necessary for completion of the Asian Games 2026 assignment and connected official travel”.