The World Games: Shikha Pathak is lone female official from Asia in ju-jitsu
The international technical official of ju-jitsu from Goa will be India's only representative in the sport and the first female ITO from Asia.
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Eight top officials have been selected to officiate at the championship.
Based in Vasco, Pathak, joint secretary of the Ju-jitsu Association of India, is a world referee for the sport and head referee (fighting discipline) of ju-jitsu in Asia. Ju-Jitsu, a martial arts sport, is a Japanese method of close combat and self-defence.
Held once every four years, The World Games is a multi-sport event for sports and disciplines that are not in the programme of the Olympic Games.
In total, The World Games involve the participation of 5,000 athletes and officials.
'At the World Games, the best fighters from across the world qualify after achieving top ranking. It takes plenty of hard work for players to make it here. Similarly, officials are also selected based on performance and evaluation of previous major events,' said Pathak, adding that only two officials have been selected for fighting discipline from Asia.
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